Whitwell, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitwell, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 173 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Whitwell, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 173 | Jun 2026 | Feb 20, 2014 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2025 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Mar 2023 | Dec 25, 2015 · 1 death · $280,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Mar 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $3.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2010 | Jul 11, 2010 · $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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitwell get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Whitwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitwell-Sequatchie Vly weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 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 Whitwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 37 miles west-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 Whitwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 37 mi west-southwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 93 mi northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 137 mi east-northeast | 15,700 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 Whitwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitwell, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Whitwell'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.
Whitwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitwell, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 37 miles west-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitwell the lowest scan from KHTX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whitwell 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 Whitwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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