River Park, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for River Park, St. Lucie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits River Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Coastal St. Lucie forecast zone and St. Lucie County — the most common reported hazard around River Park, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (10 days) and lightning casualties & damage (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 1996 · $120,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Sep 2022 | Aug 19, 2008 · $87 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2020 | May 27, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Oct 2024 | Sep 10, 2017 · $30 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 · 1 death |
| Storm surge | 2 | Nov 2022 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 · $10 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 Coastal St. Lucie forecast zone and St. Lucie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover River Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 58 miles north-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over River Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 58 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAMX Miami, FL | 118 mi south | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 130 mi west-northwest | 14,400 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 River Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of River Park, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and August. The strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 4 miles west of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 13, 1995.
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 River 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.
River Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to River Park, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 58 miles north-northwest. KAMX (Miami, FL) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near River Park?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over River Park the lowest scan from KMLB is about 4,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for River 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 River Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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