Atlantic Beach, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atlantic Beach, Duval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atlantic Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 333 days in the Coastal Duval forecast zone and Duval County — the most common reported hazard around Atlantic Beach, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (91 days) and flooding (78 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 333 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2021 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 91 | May 2025 | Aug 20, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 78 | May 2026 | Aug 20, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Nov 8, 2015 · $800,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 23 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 14 | Oct 2024 | Sep 4, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jul 2019 | — |
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 Duval forecast zone and Duval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Atlantic Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 21 miles west-northwest. 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 Atlantic Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 21 mi west-northwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 160 mi south-southeast | 20,200 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 Atlantic Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atlantic Beach, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 12, 1974, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 31, 2017.
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 Atlantic Beach'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.
Atlantic Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atlantic Beach, FL?
KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 21 miles west-northwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Atlantic Beach?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Atlantic Beach the lowest scan from KJAX is about 1,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Atlantic Beach 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 Atlantic Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.