Pea Ridge, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pea Ridge, Santa Rosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pea Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Santa Rosa Inland forecast zone and Santa Rosa County — the most common reported hazard around Pea Ridge, mostly in June and April. Next come lightning casualties & damage (80 days) and flash flooding (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2025 | Jan 5, 2002 · $720,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 80 | Jun 2025 | Jun 13, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Jun 2025 | Apr 29, 2014 · $16 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Mar 1999 | Mar 13, 1999 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Mar 2014 | Mar 28, 2014 · $10,000 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 Santa Rosa Inland forecast zone and Santa Rosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pea Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 68 miles west. 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 Pea Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 68 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 70 mi east | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 114 mi east-northeast | 11,700 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 Pea Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 174 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pea Ridge, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 31, 1962, which crossed near town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 26, 2005.
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 Pea Ridge'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.
Pea Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pea Ridge, FL?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 68 miles west. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pea Ridge?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pea Ridge the lowest scan from KMOB is about 5,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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