Orlovista, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orlovista, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orlovista?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 155 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Orlovista, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (39 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 155 | Mar 2026 | Jun 6, 2024 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 39 | Aug 2023 | Aug 16, 1998 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2024 | Sep 10, 2017 · 6 deaths · $110 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2024 | Sep 28, 2022 · $206 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Oct 2024 | Oct 1, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2022 | Jul 3, 1997 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2010 | Jan 24, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 · 3 deaths · $881 million 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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Orlovista?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 58 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 Orlovista | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 58 mi east-southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 81 mi southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 135 mi north | 15,300 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 Orlovista
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orlovista, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 21, 2020.
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 Orlovista'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.
Orlovista radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orlovista, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 58 miles east-southeast. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Orlovista?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Orlovista the lowest scan from KMLB is about 4,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Orlovista 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 Orlovista, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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