Pomona Park, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pomona Park, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pomona Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Eastern Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Pomona Park, mostly in June and July. Next come wildfires (18 days) and lightning casualties & damage (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 199 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2002 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 18 | May 2026 | May 1, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | May 2026 | Sep 26, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2026 | Jun 24, 2012 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Sep 2017 | Dec 15, 1997 · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2024 | Sep 28, 2022 · 3 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Oct 2025 | — |
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 Eastern Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pomona Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 68 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Pomona Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 68 mi north | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 111 mi south-southeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 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 Pomona Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pomona Park, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F2 on December 5, 1977, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 20, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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 Pomona Park'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.
Pomona Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pomona Park, FL?
KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 68 miles north. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pomona Park?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pomona Park the lowest scan from KJAX is about 5,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Pomona Park 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 Pomona Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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