Cross City, FL Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Cross City?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Inland Dixie forecast zone and Dixie County — the most common reported hazard around Cross City, mostly in April and June. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (27 days) and flooding (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds50Jun 2026Mar 29, 2001 · $275,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms27Sep 2024Sep 26, 2024 · 3 deaths · $1.1 billion damage
Flooding9Aug 2021Mar 10, 1998 · $35 million damage
Excessive heat8Aug 2023—
Flash flooding7Aug 2024Aug 23, 2008 · $100,000 damage
Storm surge5Aug 2008Jul 10, 2005 · $3.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage2Sep 2010Sep 26, 2010 · $300,000 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 Dixie forecast zone and Dixie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Cross City?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 87 miles north. 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 Cross CityView
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		87 mi north7,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		89 mi northwest8,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		103 mi northeast10,100 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 Cross City

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cross City, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F2 on March 12, 1993, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 23, 2020, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 26 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 5, 1988.

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 Cross City'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.

Cross City radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Cross City, FL?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 87 miles north. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Cross City?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cross City the lowest scan from KVAX is about 7,800 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.

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

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