Tracy City, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tracy City, Grundy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tracy City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Grundy forecast zone and Grundy County — the most common reported hazard around Tracy City, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2024 | May 8, 2024 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2018 | Nov 28, 2011 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2010 | Jan 29, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2005 | Jun 6, 2005 · $10,000 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 Grundy forecast zone and Grundy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tracy City get?
A normal year brings about 5.4 inches of snow to Tracy City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monteagle weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 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 Tracy City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 30 miles southwest. 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 Tracy City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 30 mi southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 82 mi north-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 133 mi northwest | 15,000 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 Tracy City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tracy City, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 20, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Tracy City'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.
Tracy City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tracy City, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 30 miles southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tracy City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tracy City the lowest scan from KHTX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tracy City 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 Tracy City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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