Aucilla, FL Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Aucilla?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Inland Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Aucilla, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (26 days) and flash flooding (10 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds141Jun 2026Jun 19, 2023 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms26Sep 2024Aug 22, 2008 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage
Flash flooding10Mar 2025Aug 23, 2008 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat7Aug 2023—
Flooding3Aug 2022Mar 10, 1998 · $125,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms3Jan 2025Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage1Jul 2004Jul 24, 2004 · $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 Inland Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Aucilla?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 34 miles west. 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 AucillaView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL
34 mi west2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA
53 mi east-northeast3,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL
121 mi northwest13,000 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 Aucilla

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aucilla, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and September. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1988, which passed about 20 miles east of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 31, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on April 24, 2021.

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 Aucilla'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.

Aucilla radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Aucilla, FL?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 34 miles west. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 53 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Aucilla?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Aucilla the lowest scan from KTLH is about 2,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

Radar for nearby towns

All Florida towns →