Montura, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montura, Hendry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montura?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 22 days in the Hendry forecast zone and Hendry County — the most common reported hazard around Montura, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (11 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Aug 2024 | May 24, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Oct 2024 | Sep 28, 2022 · 2 deaths · $419,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2002 | Feb 5, 1996 · $25 million damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | Mar 2026 | May 1, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 19, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2008 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2013 | Jun 8, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2005 | Apr 13, 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 Hendry forecast zone and Hendry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Montura?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 83 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 Montura | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 83 mi south-southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 105 mi north-northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 109 mi northwest | 10,900 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 Montura
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montura, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and October. The strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 17 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 9, 2024, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 15, 2012.
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 Montura'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.
Montura radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montura, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 83 miles south-southeast. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Montura?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Montura the lowest scan from KAMX is about 7,300 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Montura 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 Montura, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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