Patrick AFB, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Patrick AFB, Brevard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Patrick AFB?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 219 days in the Southern Brevard Barrier Islands forecast zone and Brevard County — the most common reported hazard around Patrick AFB, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (37 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 219 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2025 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 37 | May 2024 | Sep 15, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Oct 2025 | Sep 26, 2004 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2025 | Sep 28, 2022 · $7.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2024 | Aug 30, 2023 · 1 death |
| Storm surge | 2 | Nov 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 · $200 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 Southern Brevard Barrier Islands forecast zone and Brevard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Patrick AFB?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 9 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Patrick AFB | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 9 mi south-southwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 115 mi west-southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 169 mi north-northwest | 22,100 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 Patrick AFB
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Patrick AFB, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 7, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on March 17, 2003.
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 Patrick AFB'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.
Patrick AFB radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Patrick AFB, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 9 miles south-southwest. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Patrick AFB?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Patrick AFB the lowest scan from KMLB is about 400 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Patrick AFB 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 Patrick AFB, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.