Paisley, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paisley, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paisley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Northern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Paisley, mostly in June and April. Next come lightning casualties & damage (15 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2024 | May 24, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | May 2022 | May 21, 2022 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Oct 2024 | Sep 10, 2017 · 1 death · $37 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 · $13 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Oct 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 · $2.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2010 | Jan 24, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 4, 2004 · $12 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Sep 2022 | Sep 12, 2022 · $13,000 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 Northern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Paisley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 80 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 Paisley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 80 mi southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 105 mi north | 10,300 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 Paisley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paisley, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which crossed near town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 12, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Paisley'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.
Paisley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paisley, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 80 miles southeast. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Paisley?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Paisley the lowest scan from KMLB is about 6,900 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Paisley 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 Paisley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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