Tusculum, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tusculum, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tusculum?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 172 days in the Northwest Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Tusculum, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 172 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 2005 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 · 1 death |
| High winds | 36 | Jan 2026 | Mar 9, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2001 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $23 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2007 | Jul 5, 2005 · $70,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2005 | — |
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 Northwest Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tusculum get?
A normal year brings about 7.7 inches of snow to Tusculum, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greeneville Exp Stn weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 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 Tusculum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 37 miles west. 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 Tusculum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 37 mi west | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 94 mi south-southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,000 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 Tusculum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tusculum, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 9, 2011.
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 Tusculum'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.
Tusculum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tusculum, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 37 miles west. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tusculum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tusculum the lowest scan from KMRX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tusculum 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 Tusculum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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