Noma, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Noma, Holmes 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 Noma?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County — the most common reported hazard around Noma, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (19 days) and flash flooding (19 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds121May 2026Dec 16, 2000 · $125,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms19Sep 2024Sep 28, 1998 · $4.0 million damage
Flash flooding19Sep 2024Sep 16, 2020 · $8.5 million damage
Flooding16Jun 2026Jul 4, 2013 · $8.5 million damage
Excessive heat10Aug 2023—
Heavy snow & winter storms3Jan 2026Jan 21, 2025 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · $50,000 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 Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Noma?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 34 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over NomaView
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		34 mi south-southwest2,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEOX
Fort Rucker, AL		35 mi north-northeast2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		87 mi east-southeast7,700 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 Noma

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Noma, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2022, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 10, 2025, which crossed near town.

Hail: 86 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 9, 2024.

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 Noma'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.

Noma radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Noma, FL?

KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 34 miles south-southwest. KEOX (Fort Rucker, AL) is 35 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Noma?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Noma the lowest scan from KEVX is about 2,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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