Lake Mystic, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Mystic, Liberty County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Mystic?
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 Lake Mystic, 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 Lake Mystic?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 39 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 Lake Mystic | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 39 mi east | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 57 mi west-northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,700 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 Lake Mystic
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Mystic, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F2 on September 15, 2004, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 50 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 Lake Mystic'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 Mystic radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Mystic, FL?
KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 39 miles east. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lake Mystic?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lake Mystic the lowest scan from KTLH is about 2,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Mystic 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 Mystic, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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