Meadow Oaks, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Meadow Oaks, Pasco County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Meadow Oaks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Inland Pasco forecast zone and Pasco County — the most common reported hazard around Meadow Oaks, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (45 days) and lightning casualties & damage (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Oct 2025 | Mar 24, 2016 · $145,000 damage |
| Flooding | 45 | Aug 2025 | Jun 24, 2012 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 30 | Aug 2025 | Aug 17, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Oct 2024 | Aug 30, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2003 | Dec 13, 1997 · $3.5 million damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Jan 1999 | Jan 2, 1999 · $1.8 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Mar 1998 | Mar 8, 1998 · $175,000 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 Inland Pasco forecast zone and Pasco County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Meadow Oaks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 46 miles south-southeast. 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 Meadow Oaks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 46 mi south-southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 119 mi east | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 157 mi north-northeast | 19,600 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 Meadow Oaks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 155 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meadow Oaks, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on October 31, 1973, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 106 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 28, 1998.
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 Meadow Oaks'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.
Meadow Oaks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Meadow Oaks, FL?
KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 46 miles south-southeast. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Meadow Oaks?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Meadow Oaks 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 Meadow Oaks 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 Meadow Oaks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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