Sopchoppy, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Sopchoppy, Wakulla County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Sopchoppy?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Coastal Wakulla forecast zone and Wakulla County — the most common reported hazard around Sopchoppy, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (16 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (14 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds150Jun 2026Jul 19, 2015 · 1 death · $75,000 damage
Flash flooding16Sep 2024Jun 25, 2012 · $8.8 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms14Oct 2024Oct 10, 2018 · 1 death · $100 million damage
Storm surge11Sep 2024Oct 10, 2018 · $100 million damage
Excessive heat8Aug 2023—
Wildfires4May 1999—
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2026Dec 24, 2022 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
High winds2Feb 2024Jan 9, 2024 · $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 Coastal Wakulla forecast zone and Wakulla County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Sopchoppy?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 25 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over SopchoppyView
KTLH
Tallahassee, FL		25 mi north-northeast1,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEVX
Eglin AFB, FL		93 mi west-northwest8,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		105 mi east-northeast10,400 ftLimited — 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 Sopchoppy

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sopchoppy, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on September 20, 1969, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 7, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 34 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 10, 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 Sopchoppy'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.

Sopchoppy radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Sopchoppy, FL?

KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 25 miles north-northeast. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Sopchoppy?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sopchoppy the lowest scan from KTLH is about 1,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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