Bronson, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bronson, Levy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bronson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Inland Levy forecast zone and Levy County — the most common reported hazard around Bronson, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days) and flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Apr 18, 2021 · $2.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | Aug 3, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Sep 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 1 | Mar 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jun 2003 | Jun 20, 2003 · $337,000 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 Levy forecast zone and Levy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bronson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 91 miles northeast. 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 Bronson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 91 mi northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 102 mi north-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 121 mi west-northwest | 12,800 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 Bronson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bronson, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F2 on March 12, 1993, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 18, 2021, which passed about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 11, 2025.
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 Bronson'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.
Bronson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bronson, FL?
KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 91 miles northeast. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Bronson?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Bronson the lowest scan from KJAX is about 8,300 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Bronson 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 Bronson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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