Samoset, FL Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Samoset?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Coastal Manatee forecast zone and Manatee County — the most common reported hazard around Samoset, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (37 days) and flooding (31 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	78	Aug 2025	Sep 2, 2022 · $200,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	37	Aug 2024	Sep 7, 2021 · 1 death
Flooding	31	Sep 2022	Aug 26, 2017 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage
Flash flooding	13	Oct 2024	Aug 9, 2003 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	12	Oct 2024	Sep 28, 2022 · 4 deaths · $1.0 billion damage
Storm surge	7	Oct 2024	Nov 11, 2020 · 1 death
Coastal flooding	1	Dec 2023	—
Wildfires	1	Mar 2000	Mar 11, 2000 · $20,000 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 Manatee forecast zone and Manatee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Samoset?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 18 miles north-northeast. 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 Samoset	View
KTBW Tampa, FL	18 mi north-northeast	1,000 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMLB Melbourne, FL	124 mi east-northeast	13,300 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KAMX Miami, FL	184 mi southeast	25,500 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 Samoset

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 214 tornadoes within 25 miles of Samoset, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 15, 1958, which touched down about 14 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on January 9, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 3, 2001.

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 Samoset'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.

Samoset radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Samoset, FL?

KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 18 miles north-northeast. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Samoset?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Samoset the lowest scan from KTBW is about 1,000 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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