Chipley, FL Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Chipley?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Chipley, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (19 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds110Jun 2026May 17, 2024 · $50,000 damage
Flash flooding25May 2025Sep 16, 2020 · $19 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms19Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · 4 deaths · $400 million damage
Flooding14May 2023Jul 4, 2013 · $19 million damage
Excessive heat11Aug 2023—
Lightning casualties & damage5Aug 2019Jul 16, 1999 · $75,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms2Jan 2025Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Chipley?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 27 miles west-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ChipleyView
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		27 mi west-southwest1,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		48 mi north3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		77 mi east-southeast6,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Chipley

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chipley, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and January. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2022, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 10, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 52 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 May 31, 2004.

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 Chipley'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.

Chipley radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Chipley, FL?

KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 27 miles west-southwest. KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL) is 48 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Chipley?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Chipley the lowest scan from KEVX is about 1,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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