Highland Beach, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highland Beach, Palm Beach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highland Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Coastal Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County — the most common reported hazard around Highland Beach, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (72 days) and flooding (37 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 | 37 | Apr 2026 | Aug 20, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Oct 2025 | Jan 9, 2014 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 30 | Oct 2025 | May 8, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 13 | Oct 2024 | Oct 6, 2016 · $1.3 million damage |
| Storm surge | 7 | Nov 2022 | Oct 26, 2012 · $14 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2000 | May 21, 1999 · $30,000 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 Coastal Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Highland Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 59 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 Highland Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 59 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 123 mi north-northwest | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 162 mi southwest | 20,500 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 Highland Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 197 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highland Beach, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and February. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 11 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Highland Beach'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.
Highland Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highland Beach, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 59 miles south-southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Highland Beach?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Highland Beach the lowest scan from KAMX is about 4,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Highland Beach 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 Highland Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.