Macclenny, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Macclenny, Baker 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 Macclenny?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Baker forecast zone and Baker County — the most common reported hazard around Macclenny, mostly in July and June. Next come wildfires (21 days) and flooding (12 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	90	May 2024	Feb 17, 1998 · $25,000 damage
Wildfires	21	Jun 2026	Apr 23, 2026 · 1 death
Flooding	12	Dec 2023	Mar 1, 1998 · $2.2 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	11	Sep 2024	—
Flash flooding	6	Jun 2012	Oct 7, 1996 · $600,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	4	May 2022	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	2	Jan 2025	—
Ice storms & sleet	1	Jan 2014	—

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

Which radars cover Macclenny?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 29 miles east-northeast. 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 Macclenny	View
KJAX Jacksonville, FL	29 mi east-northeast	1,800 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	67 mi northwest	5,300 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTLH Tallahassee, FL	132 mi west	14,700 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 Macclenny

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Macclenny, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an F2 on May 12, 1974, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.

Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 23, 2013.

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 Macclenny'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.

Macclenny radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Macclenny, FL?

KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 29 miles east-northeast. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Macclenny?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Macclenny the lowest scan from KJAX is about 1,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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