Lake Mary, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Mary, Seminole County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Mary?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Seminole forecast zone and Seminole County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Mary, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (15 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jul 2025 | Oct 8, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | May 2025 | Aug 18, 2022 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2024 | Sep 10, 2017 · 1 death · $543 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2024 | Sep 15, 2001 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2002 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2010 | Jan 24, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 · $47 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2022 | — |
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 Seminole forecast zone and Seminole County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lake Mary?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 61 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Lake Mary | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 61 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 98 mi southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 121 mi north | 12,900 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 Lake Mary
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 143 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Mary, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 285 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 21, 2020.
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 Lake Mary'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.
Lake Mary radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Mary, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 61 miles southeast. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lake Mary?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lake Mary the lowest scan from KMLB is about 4,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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