Goulding, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goulding, Escambia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goulding?
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 Goulding, 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 Goulding?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 62 miles west-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 Goulding | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 62 mi west-northwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 78 mi east | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 126 mi northeast | 13,800 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 Goulding
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 174 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goulding, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 31, 1962, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 10, 2021.
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 Goulding'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.
Goulding radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goulding, FL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 62 miles west-northwest. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Goulding?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Goulding the lowest scan from KMOB is about 4,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Goulding 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 Goulding, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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