Port Orange, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Orange, Volusia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Orange?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Coastal Volusia forecast zone and Volusia County — the most common reported hazard around Port Orange, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (35 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | Jun 2026 | Jul 22, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 35 | Jun 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Oct 2025 | Aug 21, 2008 · $13 million damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Oct 2024 | Sep 28, 2022 · 4 deaths · $340 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 · 4 deaths · $27 million damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Nov 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 · $495 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2022 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Oct 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 · $100,000 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 Coastal Volusia forecast zone and Volusia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Port Orange?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 72 miles south-southeast. 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 Port Orange | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 72 mi south-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 129 mi southwest | 14,200 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 Port Orange
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Orange, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which passed about 10 miles west-southwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 18, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles east of town.
Hail: 113 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on February 7, 1971.
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 Port Orange'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.
Port Orange radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Orange, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 72 miles south-southeast. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Port Orange?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Port Orange the lowest scan from KMLB is about 6,000 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Port Orange 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 Port Orange, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.