Tazewell, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tazewell, Claiborne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tazewell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Claiborne forecast zone and Claiborne County — the most common reported hazard around Tazewell, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Sep 2025 | May 8, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Jun 20, 2011 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Feb 2025 | Feb 14, 2003 · $866,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2010 | Jul 20, 2010 · $24,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Feb 2023 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Claiborne forecast zone and Claiborne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tazewell get?
A normal year brings about 7.9 inches of snow to Tazewell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tazewell weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Tazewell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 22 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Tazewell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 22 mi south-southeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 79 mi north | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 133 mi southeast | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Tazewell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tazewell, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 9, 1988, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 28, 1959.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Tazewell's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Tazewell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tazewell, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 22 miles south-southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tazewell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tazewell the lowest scan from KMRX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tazewell free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Tazewell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Maynardville, TN radar 20 mi
- Luttrell, TN radar 20 mi
- Sneedville, TN radar 20 mi
- Blaine, TN radar 23 mi
- Plainview, TN radar 23 mi
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