Tiptonville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tiptonville, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tiptonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 101 days in the Lake forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Tiptonville, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (43 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 101 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | May 2024 | May 24, 2000 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Feb 2025 | Feb 28, 2021 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2019 | Mar 1, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $35,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2001 | Sep 7, 2001 · $25,000 damage |
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 Lake forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tiptonville get?
A normal year brings about 6.6 inches of snow to Tiptonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portageville weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 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 Tiptonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 62 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 Tiptonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 62 mi northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 75 mi south-southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 124 mi east-northeast | 13,400 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 Tiptonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tiptonville, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 18, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 141 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.20-inch hail on December 17, 2016.
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 Tiptonville'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.
Tiptonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tiptonville, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 62 miles northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tiptonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tiptonville the lowest scan from KPAH is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tiptonville 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 Tiptonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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