Satellite Beach, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Satellite Beach, Brevard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Satellite Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 219 days in the Southern Brevard Barrier Islands forecast zone and Brevard County — the most common reported hazard around Satellite Beach, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (37 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 219 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2025 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 37 | May 2024 | Sep 15, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Oct 2025 | Sep 26, 2004 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2025 | Sep 28, 2022 · $7.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2024 | Aug 30, 2023 · 1 death |
| Storm surge | 2 | Nov 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 · $200 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 Southern Brevard Barrier Islands forecast zone and Brevard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Satellite Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 6 miles southwest. 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 Satellite Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 6 mi southwest | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 115 mi west-southwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 173 mi north-northwest | 22,900 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 Satellite Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Satellite Beach, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 7, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on March 17, 2003.
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 Satellite Beach'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.
Satellite Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Satellite Beach, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 6 miles southwest. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Satellite Beach?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Satellite Beach the lowest scan from KMLB is about 300 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.