Jupiter Farms, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jupiter Farms, Palm Beach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jupiter Farms?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Inland Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County — the most common reported hazard around Jupiter Farms, 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 |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Oct 2024 | Aug 18, 2008 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2002 | Jan 1, 2001 · $6.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Aug 2025 | May 21, 1999 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2005 | Apr 13, 2004 · $150,000 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 Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jupiter Farms?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 87 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Jupiter Farms | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMX Miami, FL | 91 mi south | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 145 mi west-northwest | 17,100 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 Jupiter Farms
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jupiter Farms, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 19, 1958, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 24, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-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 Jupiter Farms'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.
Jupiter Farms radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jupiter Farms, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 87 miles north-northwest. KAMX (Miami, FL) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Jupiter Farms?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Jupiter Farms the lowest scan from KMLB is about 7,700 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Jupiter Farms 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 Jupiter Farms, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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