Marianna, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marianna, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marianna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 189 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Marianna, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 189 | Jun 2026 | Mar 28, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2020 · $7.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 21 | Sep 2024 | Oct 10, 2018 · 5 deaths · $650 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2023 | Mar 10, 1998 · $70 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jan 2024 | Jun 24, 2013 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2026 | Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Marianna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 42 miles west-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 Marianna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 42 mi west-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 50 mi north-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 61 mi east-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Marianna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marianna, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and January. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2022, which passed about 6 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 10, 2024, which passed about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on February 7, 1971.
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 Marianna'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.
Marianna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marianna, FL?
KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 42 miles west-southwest. KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL) is 50 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Marianna?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Marianna the lowest scan from KEVX is about 2,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Marianna 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 Marianna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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