Campbell, FL Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Campbell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Osceola forecast zone and Osceola County — the most common reported hazard around Campbell, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and flooding (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds64Jul 2023Feb 16, 1998 · $80,000 damage
Flash flooding13May 2025Dec 27, 1997 · $400,000 damage
Flooding8Oct 2024Sep 28, 2022 · 1 death · $245 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms7Oct 2024Sep 28, 2022 · 4 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage3Apr 2014Apr 15, 2014 · $3.5 million damage
High winds2Sep 2004Aug 13, 2004 · 1 death · $373 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill1Dec 2010—
Excessive heat1Jun 2022—

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 Osceola forecast zone and Osceola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Campbell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 50 miles east-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over CampbellView
KMLB
Melbourne, FL
50 mi east-southeast3,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTBW
Tampa, FL
70 mi west-southwest5,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL
155 mi north19,100 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 Campbell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Campbell, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which crossed near town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 4, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.

Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 25, 1992.

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 Campbell'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.

Campbell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Campbell, FL?

KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 50 miles east-southeast. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Campbell?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Campbell the lowest scan from KMLB is about 3,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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