Belle Glade, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belle Glade, Palm Beach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belle Glade?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Inland Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County — the most common reported hazard around Belle Glade, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (72 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 72 | Oct 2020 | Jul 30, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 37 | Apr 2026 | Aug 20, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Oct 2025 | Jan 9, 2014 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Oct 2024 | Aug 18, 2008 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2002 | Jan 1, 2001 · $6.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Aug 2025 | May 21, 1999 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2005 | Apr 13, 2004 · $150,000 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 Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Belle Glade?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 76 miles south-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 Belle Glade | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 76 mi south-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 98 mi north | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 128 mi west-northwest | 14,000 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 Belle Glade
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belle Glade, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on October 19, 1958, which passed about 9 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 24, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 29 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on February 13, 1995.
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 Belle Glade'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.
Belle Glade radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belle Glade, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 76 miles south-southeast. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Belle Glade?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Belle Glade the lowest scan from KAMX is about 6,400 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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