Graceville, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Graceville, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Graceville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 189 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Graceville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds189Jun 2026Mar 28, 2009 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding27Sep 2024Sep 16, 2020 · $7.0 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms21Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · 5 deaths · $650 million damage
Flooding17May 2023Mar 10, 1998 · $70 million damage
Excessive heat13Aug 2023—
Lightning casualties & damage7Jan 2024Jun 24, 2013 · $600,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms3Jan 2026Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Graceville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 35 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 GracevilleView
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL
35 mi north2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL
37 mi southwest2,400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL
80 mi east-southeast6,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Graceville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Graceville, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2022, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 10, 2025, which passed about 6 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 91 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 January 9, 2024.

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 Graceville'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.

Graceville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Graceville, FL?

KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL), about 35 miles north. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 37 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Graceville?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Graceville the lowest scan from KEOX is about 2,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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