Unionville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Unionville, Bedford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Unionville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County — the most common reported hazard around Unionville, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Mar 2026 | May 31, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2023 | Feb 23, 2019 · $275,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2025 | Sep 17, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $72,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2010 | Jan 29, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| 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 Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Unionville get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Unionville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shelbyville Water Dept weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 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 Unionville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 44 miles north. 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 Unionville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 44 mi north | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 55 mi south-southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,800 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 Unionville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Unionville, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 16, 1998, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 241 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 12, 2022.
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 Unionville'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.
Unionville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Unionville, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 44 miles north. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Unionville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Unionville the lowest scan from KOHX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Unionville 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 Unionville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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