Hosford, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hosford, Liberty County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hosford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Northern Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County — the most common reported hazard around Hosford, mostly in June and July. Next come wildfires (6 days) and flash flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Mar 7, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | May 2000 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Mar 2025 | Sep 26, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Northern Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hosford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 29 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 Hosford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 29 mi east | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 67 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 83 mi north-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — 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 Hosford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hosford, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and October. The strongest was an F2 on September 15, 2004, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 56 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 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 Hosford'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.
Hosford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hosford, FL?
KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 29 miles east. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Hosford?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Hosford the lowest scan from KTLH is about 1,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Hosford 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 Hosford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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