Grove City, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grove City, Charlotte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grove City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Coastal Charlotte forecast zone and Charlotte County — the most common reported hazard around Grove City, mostly in June and August. Next come lightning casualties & damage (24 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | May 2026 | Jan 17, 2016 · $225,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Aug 2019 | Mar 29, 2001 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 10 | Oct 2024 | Sep 28, 2022 · 8 deaths · $3.0 billion damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Sep 2003 | Jun 22, 2003 · $3.3 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Apr 2000 | Apr 7, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Oct 2024 | Sep 10, 2017 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 1 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Coastal Charlotte forecast zone and Charlotte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Grove City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 55 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Grove City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 55 mi north | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 132 mi northeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMX Miami, FL | 149 mi southeast | 17,900 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 Grove City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grove City, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F3 on March 17, 1985, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 9, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 3, 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 Grove City'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.
Grove City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grove City, FL?
KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 55 miles north. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Grove City?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Grove City the lowest scan from KTBW is about 4,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Grove City 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 Grove City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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