St. Lucie Village, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Lucie Village, St. Lucie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Lucie Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Coastal St. Lucie forecast zone and St. Lucie County — the most common reported hazard around St. Lucie Village, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (10 days) and lightning casualties & damage (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 1996 · $120,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Sep 2022 | Aug 19, 2008 · $87 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2020 | May 27, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Oct 2024 | Sep 10, 2017 · $30 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 · 1 death |
| Storm surge | 2 | Nov 2022 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 · $10 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 Coastal St. Lucie forecast zone and St. Lucie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover St. Lucie Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 46 miles north-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 St. Lucie Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 127 mi west | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMX Miami, FL | 131 mi south | 14,500 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 St. Lucie Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Lucie Village, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and October. The strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 3 miles west of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 9 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 100 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 February 13, 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.
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St. Lucie Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Lucie Village, FL?
KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 46 miles north-northwest. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near St. Lucie Village?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over St. Lucie Village the lowest scan from KMLB is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for St. Lucie Village 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 St. Lucie Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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