Flagler Estates, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flagler Estates, St. Johns County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flagler Estates?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 210 days in the Western St. Johns forecast zone and St. Johns County — the most common reported hazard around Flagler Estates, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (48 days) and flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 210 | Jun 2026 | Mar 18, 2022 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jul 11, 2004 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | May 4, 2013 · $38 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Oct 2024 | Sep 14, 2001 · $900,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 1998 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Nov 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 · $5,000 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 Western St. Johns forecast zone and St. Johns County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Flagler Estates?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 60 miles north-northwest. 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 Flagler Estates | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 60 mi north-northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 117 mi south-southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 126 mi northwest | 13,700 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 Flagler Estates
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flagler Estates, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 15, 1958, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 20, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 10, 2018.
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 Flagler Estates'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.
Flagler Estates radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flagler Estates, FL?
KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 60 miles north-northwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Flagler Estates?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Flagler Estates the lowest scan from KJAX is about 4,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Flagler Estates 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 Flagler Estates, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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