Oldsmar, FL Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Oldsmar?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 150 days in the Pinellas forecast zone and Pinellas County — the most common reported hazard around Oldsmar, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (124 days) and flooding (38 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Lightning casualties & damage	150	Aug 2025	Jul 25, 2024 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds	124	Aug 2025	Aug 15, 2015 · 1 death
Flooding	38	Aug 2022	Aug 3, 2015 · $3.5 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	29	Oct 2024	Sep 10, 2017 · 2 deaths · $594 million damage
Storm surge	15	Jul 2021	Sep 1, 2016 · $4.0 million damage
Flash flooding	11	Aug 2025	Feb 3, 2006 · $2.0 million damage
High winds	5	Dec 2018	Nov 25, 2000 · $25,000 damage
Wildfires	4	May 2001	Mar 23, 2000 · $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 Pinellas forecast zone and Pinellas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Oldsmar?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 29 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.

Radar	Distance	Lowest beam over Oldsmar	View
KTBW Tampa, FL	29 mi southeast	1,700 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMLB Melbourne, FL	123 mi east	13,200 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KJAX Jacksonville, FL	178 mi north-northeast	24,100 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 Oldsmar

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 293 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oldsmar, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles south of town.

Hail: 168 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.

On TALON you get Oldsmar'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.

Oldsmar radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Oldsmar, FL?

KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 29 miles southeast. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Oldsmar?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Oldsmar the lowest scan from KTBW is about 1,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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