Havana, FL Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Havana?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Gadsden forecast zone and Gadsden County — the most common reported hazard around Havana, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (22 days) and flash flooding (14 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds111Jun 2026Mar 11, 2000 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms22Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · 2 deaths · $450 million damage
Flash flooding14Sep 2024Aug 23, 2008 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat7Aug 2023—
Flooding4Dec 2018Mar 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Jul 2024Jul 21, 2024 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms2Jan 2025Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 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 Gadsden forecast zone and Gadsden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Havana?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 17 miles south-southeast. 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 HavanaView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		17 mi south-southeast900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		84 mi northwest7,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		86 mi east-northeast7,600 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 Havana

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Havana, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2019, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 13 miles south of town.

Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 3, 2002.

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 Havana'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.

Havana radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Havana, FL?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 17 miles south-southeast. KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Havana?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Havana the lowest scan from KTLH is about 900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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