Belleview, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belleview, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belleview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 251 days in the Central Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Belleview, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (29 days) and wildfires (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 251 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2025 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 29 | May 2026 | Jun 27, 1996 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Feb 2026 | May 28, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | Jun 24, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Sep 27, 1999 · $600,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2024 | — |
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 Central Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Belleview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 96 miles south-southwest. 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 Belleview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 96 mi south-southwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 107 mi southeast | 10,700 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 Belleview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belleview, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and June. The strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 12, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 83 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 2007.
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 Belleview'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.
Belleview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belleview, FL?
KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 96 miles south-southwest. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Belleview?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Belleview the lowest scan from KTBW is about 9,000 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Belleview 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 Belleview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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