Margate, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Margate, Broward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Margate?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Metro Broward County forecast zone and Broward County — the most common reported hazard around Margate, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (120 days) and flooding (57 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 | 57 | Oct 2025 | Oct 3, 2000 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Oct 2025 | Oct 15, 1999 · $70 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 21 | Nov 2020 | Sep 9, 2017 · 21 deaths |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2010 | Jan 4, 2010 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Oct 2023 | — |
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 Metro Broward County forecast zone and Broward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Margate?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 46 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 Margate | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 46 mi south-southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 132 mi north-northwest | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 147 mi southwest | 17,600 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 Margate
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 226 tornadoes within 25 miles of Margate, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 9, 2024, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 129 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 Margate'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.
Margate radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Margate, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 46 miles south-southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Margate?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Margate the lowest scan from KAMX is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Margate 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 Margate, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.