Holley, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holley, Santa Rosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Santa Rosa Coastal forecast zone and Santa Rosa County — the most common reported hazard around Holley, mostly in June and April. Next come lightning casualties & damage (80 days) and flash flooding (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2025 | Jan 5, 2002 · $720,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 80 | Jun 2025 | Jun 13, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Jun 2025 | Apr 29, 2014 · $16 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Jun 2021 | Sep 15, 2020 · $146 million damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Sep 2020 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Mar 1999 | Mar 13, 1999 · $2,000 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 Santa Rosa Coastal forecast zone and Santa Rosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Holley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 59 miles east. 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 Holley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 59 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 81 mi west-northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 110 mi northeast | 11,200 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 Holley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 188 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holley, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 31, 1962, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 10, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 71 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 March 26, 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 Holley'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.
Holley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holley, FL?
KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 59 miles east. KMOB (Mobile, AL) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Holley?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Holley the lowest scan from KEVX is about 4,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Holley 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 Holley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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