Tennessee Ridge, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tennessee Ridge, Houston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tennessee Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Houston forecast zone and Houston County — the most common reported hazard around Tennessee Ridge, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Apr 2025 | Jan 4, 1997 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Apr 2025 | Apr 27, 2013 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2010 | May 2, 2010 · $801,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Houston forecast zone and Houston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tennessee Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Tennessee Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dover 1 W weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 Tennessee Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 39 miles northeast. 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 Tennessee Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 39 mi northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 67 mi east | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 76 mi northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Tennessee Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tennessee Ridge, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an EF3 on December 9, 2023, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 8, 2024.
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 Tennessee Ridge'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.
Tennessee Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tennessee Ridge, TN?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 39 miles northeast. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tennessee Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tennessee Ridge the lowest scan from KHPX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tennessee Ridge 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 Tennessee Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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