Ferry Pass, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ferry Pass, Escambia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ferry Pass?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Escambia Coastal forecast zone and Escambia County — the most common reported hazard around Ferry Pass, mostly in August and April. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and lightning casualties & damage (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Mar 2026 | Mar 29, 2000 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Apr 2025 | Apr 29, 2014 · 1 death · $150 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 41 | Jul 2025 | Sep 8, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Storm surge | 5 | Sep 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Jun 2021 | Sep 4, 2018 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Sep 1999 | Mar 13, 1999 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Escambia Coastal forecast zone and Escambia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ferry Pass?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 64 miles west. 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 Ferry Pass | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 64 mi west | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 75 mi east | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 121 mi east-northeast | 12,900 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 Ferry Pass
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 172 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ferry Pass, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 31, 1962, which passed about 9 miles northeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 26, 2005.
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 Ferry Pass'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.
Ferry Pass radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ferry Pass, FL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 64 miles west. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Ferry Pass?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ferry Pass the lowest scan from KMOB is about 5,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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