Perry, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Perry, Taylor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Perry?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Inland Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County — the most common reported hazard around Perry, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (28 days) and flash flooding (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds93Feb 2026Dec 7, 1996 · $50,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms28Sep 2024Sep 10, 2017 · 2 deaths · $1.5 million damage
Flash flooding12Aug 2024Aug 23, 2008 · $100,000 damage
Flooding10Aug 2021Aug 3, 2021 · $5.0 million damage
Excessive heat8Aug 2023—
Storm surge6Aug 2008Jul 10, 2005 · $4.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Jul 2016Aug 14, 1998 · $750,000 damage
Wildfires3Jun 2000—

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 Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Perry?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 49 miles west-northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over PerryView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		49 mi west-northwest3,400 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		64 mi north-northeast5,000 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		115 mi east-northeast11,900 ftLimited — 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 Perry

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Perry, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F3 on February 27, 1984, which passed about 25 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 10, 2024, which passed about 16 miles north of town.

Hail: 31 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on November 15, 2006.

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 Perry'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.

Perry radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Perry, FL?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 49 miles west-northwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Perry?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Perry the lowest scan from KTLH is about 3,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Perry 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 Perry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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