Hilliard, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hilliard, Nassau 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 Hilliard?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 171 days in the Inland Nassau forecast zone and Nassau County — the most common reported hazard around Hilliard, mostly in June and July. Next come wildfires (14 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds171Jun 2026Jun 12, 2003 · $50,000 damage
Wildfires14Apr 2023—
Hurricanes & tropical storms11Sep 2024Aug 21, 2008 · 1 death
Flooding10Sep 2025Mar 1, 1998 · $1.7 million damage
Flash flooding7Sep 2017Oct 6, 1996 · $250,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage7Aug 2018May 17, 2002 · $200,000 damage
Coastal flooding5Nov 2013Nov 15, 1996 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2025Mar 10, 1996 · $200,000 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 Inland Nassau forecast zone and Nassau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Hilliard?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 19 miles 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 HilliardView
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		19 mi southeast1,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		66 mi west-northwest5,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		145 mi west17,100 ftLimited — 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 Hilliard

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hilliard, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and January. The strongest was an EF3 on December 2, 2018, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 1, 2004.

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 Hilliard'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.

Hilliard radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hilliard, FL?

KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 19 miles southeast. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Hilliard?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Hilliard the lowest scan from KJAX is about 1,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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