Indian River Estates, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Indian River Estates, St. Lucie 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 Indian River Estates?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Coastal St. Lucie forecast zone and St. Lucie County — the most common reported hazard around Indian River Estates, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (10 days) and lightning casualties & damage (6 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds41Jun 2026Jun 26, 1996 · $120,000 damage
Flooding10Sep 2022Aug 19, 2008 · $87 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage6May 2020May 27, 2020 · 1 death
Flash flooding5Oct 2024Sep 10, 2017 · $30 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms4Oct 2024Oct 9, 2024 · 1 death
Storm surge2Nov 2022—
High winds1Jan 2026—
Wildfires1Apr 1999Apr 15, 1999 · $10 million 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 St. Lucie forecast zone and St. Lucie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Indian River Estates?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 57 miles north-northwest. 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 Indian River EstatesView
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		57 mi north-northwest4,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KAMX
Miami, FL		121 mi south12,900 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KTBW
Tampa, FL		131 mi west14,600 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 Indian River Estates

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Indian River Estates, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and August. The strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 8 miles west of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 6 miles west of town.

Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 13, 1995.

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 Indian River Estates'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.

Indian River Estates radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Indian River Estates, FL?

KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 57 miles north-northwest. KAMX (Miami, FL) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Indian River Estates?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Indian River Estates the lowest scan from KMLB is about 4,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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