Lemon Grove, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Lemon Grove, Hardee 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 Lemon Grove?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 36 days in the Hardee forecast zone and Hardee County — the most common reported hazard around Lemon Grove, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and flooding (17 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds36Jul 2022Aug 2, 1999 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms17Oct 2024Sep 28, 2022 · 4 deaths · $1.0 million damage
Flooding17Jul 2021Sep 12, 2017 · $1.6 million damage
Flash flooding7Jun 2003Sep 14, 2001 · $1.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage5May 2019Jul 29, 2003 · $30,000 damage
High winds3Sep 2004Aug 13, 2004 · $252 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2007—

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 Hardee forecast zone and Hardee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Lemon Grove?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 47 miles west. 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 Lemon GroveView
KTBW
Tampa, FL		47 mi west3,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		71 mi east-northeast5,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KAMX
Miami, FL		157 mi south-southeast19,500 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 Lemon Grove

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lemon Grove, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on February 2, 1983, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on October 9, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 30, 1996.

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 Lemon Grove'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.

Lemon Grove radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Lemon Grove, FL?

KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 47 miles west. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Lemon Grove?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lemon Grove the lowest scan from KTBW is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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