Astatula, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Astatula, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Astatula?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Southern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Astatula, mostly in June and April. Next come lightning casualties & damage (15 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2024 | May 24, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | May 2022 | May 21, 2022 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Oct 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 · $2.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Oct 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2022 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Apr 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 · $75,000 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 Southern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Astatula?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 77 miles east-southeast. 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 Astatula | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 80 mi south-southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 123 mi north | 13,200 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 Astatula
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Astatula, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 12, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 25, 1992.
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 Astatula'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.
Astatula radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Astatula, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 77 miles east-southeast. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Astatula?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Astatula the lowest scan from KMLB is about 6,600 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Astatula 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 Astatula, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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