Pierson, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Pierson, Volusia 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 Pierson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Inland Volusia forecast zone and Volusia County — the most common reported hazard around Pierson, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (35 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds123Jun 2026Jul 22, 2018 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage35Jun 2025Jun 20, 2025 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms18Oct 2024Oct 6, 2016 · 5 deaths · $514 million damage
Flash flooding13Oct 2025Aug 21, 2008 · $13 million damage
Flooding11Oct 2024Sep 28, 2022 · 4 deaths · $340 million damage
Storm surge5Sep 2019Sep 25, 2004 · $8.0 million damage
High winds3Oct 2011Feb 2, 1998 · $50,000 damage
Wildfires3Jul 2016Jul 1, 1998 · $150 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 Inland Volusia forecast zone and Volusia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Pierson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 87 miles north. 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 PiersonView
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		87 mi north7,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		92 mi south-southeast8,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KTBW
Tampa, FL		121 mi south-southwest12,800 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 Pierson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pierson, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 20, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 95 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 19, 1980.

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 Pierson'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.

Pierson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Pierson, FL?

KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 87 miles north. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Pierson?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pierson the lowest scan from KJAX is about 7,800 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.

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

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