Brownsville, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brownsville, Miami-Dade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brownsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Metropolitan Miami Dade forecast zone and Miami-Dade County — the most common reported hazard around Brownsville, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (86 days) and lightning casualties & damage (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 86 | Jun 2026 | Oct 3, 2000 · $940 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 67 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jun 2024 | Oct 15, 1999 · $300 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 21 | Nov 2020 | Aug 25, 2005 · 6 deaths · $487 million damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Oct 2001 | Oct 26, 2001 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 · 1 death |
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 Metropolitan Miami Dade forecast zone and Miami-Dade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brownsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 18 miles 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 Brownsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 18 mi southwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 125 mi southwest | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 160 mi north | 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 Brownsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 225 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brownsville, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on February 18, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 29, 1963.
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 Brownsville'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.
Brownsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brownsville, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 18 miles southwest. KBYX (Key West, FL) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Brownsville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Brownsville the lowest scan from KAMX is about 1,000 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Brownsville 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 Brownsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.