Orangetree, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orangetree, Collier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orangetree?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Inland Collier County forecast zone and Collier County — the most common reported hazard around Orangetree, mostly in May and June. Next come lightning casualties & damage (40 days) and wildfires (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jul 2025 | Mar 9, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 40 | Jun 2025 | Aug 17, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 30 | May 2026 | Apr 20, 2017 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2025 | Jun 6, 2017 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2024 | Sep 20, 1999 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2002 | Feb 5, 1996 · $48 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2024 | Sep 9, 2017 · 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 Inland Collier County forecast zone and Collier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Orangetree?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 86 miles east-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 Orangetree | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 86 mi east-southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 117 mi south | 12,300 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 Orangetree
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orangetree, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on November 9, 1968, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 18, 2001.
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 Orangetree'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.
Orangetree radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orangetree, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 86 miles east-southeast. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Orangetree?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Orangetree the lowest scan from KAMX is about 7,700 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Orangetree 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 Orangetree, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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