Golf, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golf, Palm Beach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golf?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Metro Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County — the most common reported hazard around Golf, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (72 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 72 | Oct 2020 | Jul 30, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 38 | Apr 2026 | Nov 25, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Oct 2025 | Jan 9, 2014 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 23 | Oct 2024 | Sep 9, 2017 · 4 deaths · $300 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Oct 2001 | Jan 14, 2000 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Apr 2018 | May 21, 1999 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2002 | — |
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 Metro Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Golf?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 65 miles south-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 Golf | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 65 mi south-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 116 mi north-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 164 mi west-northwest | 21,000 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 Golf
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 183 tornadoes within 25 miles of Golf, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 18 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 12, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 3, 1994.
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 Golf'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.
Golf radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golf, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 65 miles south-southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Golf?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Golf the lowest scan from KAMX is about 5,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Golf 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 Golf, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.