Midway, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Midway, Gadsden 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 Midway?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Gadsden forecast zone and Gadsden County — the most common reported hazard around Midway, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (22 days) and flash flooding (14 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds111Jun 2026Mar 11, 2000 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms22Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · 2 deaths · $450 million damage
Flash flooding14Sep 2024Aug 23, 2008 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat7Aug 2023—
Flooding4Dec 2018Mar 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Jul 2024Jul 21, 2024 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms2Jan 2025Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 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 Gadsden forecast zone and Gadsden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Midway?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 11 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MidwayView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		11 mi southeast500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		87 mi west7,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		89 mi northwest8,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Midway

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Midway, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2019, which passed about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 115 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 3, 2002.

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 Midway'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.

Midway radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Midway, FL?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 11 miles southeast. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Midway?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Midway the lowest scan from KTLH is about 500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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