New Port Richey East, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Port Richey East, Pasco County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Port Richey East?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Coastal Pasco forecast zone and Pasco County — the most common reported hazard around New Port Richey East, 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 | Sep 8, 2017 · 1 death · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2003 | Dec 13, 1997 · $3.5 million damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Nov 2020 | Jan 2, 1999 · $1.8 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Jan 2017 | Mar 8, 1998 · $175,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2025 | — |
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 Coastal Pasco forecast zone and Pasco County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover New Port Richey East?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 43 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 New Port Richey East | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 43 mi south-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 125 mi east | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 165 mi north-northeast | 21,200 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 New Port Richey East
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 185 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Port Richey East, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 126 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.
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New Port Richey East radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Port Richey East, FL?
KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 43 miles south-southeast. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near New Port Richey East?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over New Port Richey East the lowest scan from KTBW is about 2,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for New Port Richey East 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 New Port Richey East, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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