Sawgrass, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sawgrass, St. Johns County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sawgrass?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 210 days in the Northeast Coastal St. Johns forecast zone and St. Johns County — the most common reported hazard around Sawgrass, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (48 days) and flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 210 | Jun 2026 | Mar 18, 2022 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jul 11, 2004 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | May 4, 2013 · $38 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Oct 2024 | Sep 14, 2001 · $900,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 1998 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Nov 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 · $5,000 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 Northeast Coastal St. Johns forecast zone and St. Johns County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sawgrass?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 28 miles 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 Sawgrass | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 28 mi northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 108 mi west-northwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 150 mi south-southeast | 18,200 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 Sawgrass
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sawgrass, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 15, 1958, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 10, 2018.
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 Sawgrass'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.
Sawgrass radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sawgrass, FL?
KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 28 miles northwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sawgrass?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sawgrass the lowest scan from KJAX is about 1,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Sawgrass 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 Sawgrass, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.