Spring Hill, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Hill, Hernando County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Inland Hernando forecast zone and Hernando County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Hill, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (22 days) and lightning casualties & damage (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2021 · 1 death · $13,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2022 | Sep 11, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jul 2012 | Sep 9, 1998 · $284,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Oct 2024 | Sep 10, 2017 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Sep 2003 | Jun 19, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Jan 1999 | Jan 2, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2000 | Apr 8, 2000 · $2,000 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 Inland Hernando forecast zone and Hernando County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Spring Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 54 miles south. 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 Spring Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 54 mi south | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 147 mi north-northeast | 17,600 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 Spring Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Hill, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 9, 1983, which passed about 17 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 74 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 28, 1998.
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 Spring Hill'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.
Spring Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Hill, FL?
KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 54 miles south. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Spring Hill?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Spring Hill the lowest scan from KTBW is about 4,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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