Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Broward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Coastal Broward County forecast zone and Broward County — the most common reported hazard around Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (120 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 186 | Sep 2025 | Sep 7, 2012 · $53,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 120 | Sep 2024 | Jun 8, 2000 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 53 | Oct 2025 | May 20, 2018 · $20,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 35 | Oct 2025 | Nov 16, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Oct 2025 | Oct 15, 1999 · $70 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Oct 2024 | Aug 26, 2012 · $350,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 7 | Nov 2022 | Aug 26, 2012 · $644,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | May 2001 | Jun 4, 2000 · $10,000 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 Coastal Broward County forecast zone and Broward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 45 miles south-southwest. 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 45 mi south-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 137 mi north-northwest | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 149 mi southwest | 17,900 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 217 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 2 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on February 18, 2024, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 124 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 10, 1983.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea'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.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 45 miles south-southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lauderdale-by-the-Sea the lowest scan from KAMX is about 3,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.