Trenton, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trenton, Gibson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County — the most common reported hazard around Trenton, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (95 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $3.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Feb 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $9.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2021 | Aug 23, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2010 · $500 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 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 Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Trenton get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Trenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Milan Exp Stn weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Trenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 68 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 Trenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 68 mi southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 76 mi north | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,600 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 Trenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trenton, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Trenton'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.
Trenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trenton, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 68 miles southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trenton the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Trenton 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 Trenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Milan, TN radar 12 mi
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- Three Way, TN radar 15 mi
- Greenfield, TN radar 15 mi
- Alamo, TN radar 16 mi
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