Monticello, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Monticello, Jefferson 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 Monticello?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Inland Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Monticello, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (26 days) and flash flooding (10 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds141Jun 2026Jun 19, 2023 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms26Sep 2024Aug 22, 2008 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage
Flash flooding10Mar 2025Aug 23, 2008 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat7Aug 2023—
Flooding3Aug 2022Mar 10, 1998 · $125,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms3Jan 2025Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage1Jul 2004Jul 24, 2004 · $5,000 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Monticello?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 29 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MonticelloView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		29 mi west-southwest1,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		57 mi east-northeast4,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		113 mi northwest11,700 ftLimited — 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 Monticello

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monticello, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2019, which passed about 7 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on January 28, 1995.

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 Monticello'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.

Monticello radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Monticello, FL?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 29 miles west-southwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Monticello?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Monticello the lowest scan from KTLH is about 1,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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