Miami Gardens, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Miami Gardens?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Metropolitan Miami Dade forecast zone and Miami-Dade County — the most common reported hazard around Miami Gardens, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (86 days) and lightning casualties & damage (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 86 | Jun 2026 | Oct 3, 2000 · $940 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 67 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jun 2024 | Oct 15, 1999 · $300 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 21 | Nov 2020 | Aug 25, 2005 · 6 deaths · $487 million damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Oct 2001 | Oct 26, 2001 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 · 1 death |
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 Metropolitan Miami Dade forecast zone and Miami-Dade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Miami Gardens?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 26 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 Miami Gardens | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 26 mi south-southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 131 mi southwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 152 mi north | 18,500 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 Miami Gardens
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 241 tornadoes within 25 miles of Miami Gardens, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 9, 2024, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 29, 1963.
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 Miami Gardens'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.
Miami Gardens radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Miami Gardens, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 26 miles south-southwest. KBYX (Key West, FL) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Miami Gardens?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Miami Gardens the lowest scan from KAMX is about 1,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.