Apalachicola, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Apalachicola, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Apalachicola?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 47 days in the Coastal Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Apalachicola, mostly in June and April. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (12 days) and excessive heat (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds47Jun 2026Apr 15, 2007 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms12Oct 2024Oct 10, 2018 · 1 death · $150 million damage
Excessive heat11Aug 2023—
Storm surge10Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · 1 death · $150 million damage
Flash flooding8Sep 2024Sep 22, 2000 · $200,000 damage
Wildfires4Jun 2018Jun 24, 2018 · $800,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 damage
High winds2Feb 2024Jan 9, 2024 · $5,000 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 Coastal Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Apalachicola?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 61 miles northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ApalachicolaView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		61 mi northeast4,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		80 mi northwest6,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		123 mi north-northwest13,200 ftLimited — 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 Apalachicola

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Apalachicola, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 8, 1989, which passed about 4 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 15, 2023, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 22 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on March 27, 2024.

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 Apalachicola'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.

Apalachicola radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Apalachicola, FL?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 61 miles northeast. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Apalachicola?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Apalachicola the lowest scan from KTLH is about 4,700 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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