Clermont, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clermont, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clermont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Southern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Clermont, mostly in June and April. Next come lightning casualties & damage (15 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2024 | May 24, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | May 2022 | May 21, 2022 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Oct 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 · $2.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Oct 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2022 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Apr 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 · $75,000 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 Southern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clermont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 70 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 Clermont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 70 mi southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 71 mi east-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 136 mi north | 15,400 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 Clermont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clermont, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 12, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 201 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 Clermont'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.
Clermont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clermont, FL?
KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 70 miles southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Clermont?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Clermont the lowest scan from KTBW is about 5,700 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Clermont 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 Clermont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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