Sumatra, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sumatra, Liberty County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sumatra?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Southern Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County — the most common reported hazard around Sumatra, mostly in June and July. Next come wildfires (6 days) and flash flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Mar 7, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | May 2000 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Mar 2025 | Sep 26, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sumatra?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 47 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Sumatra | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLH Tallahassee, FL | 47 mi east-northeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 67 mi northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,100 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 Sumatra
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sumatra, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and March. The strongest was an F2 on June 8, 1989, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 27, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 28 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on March 27, 2024.
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 Sumatra'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.
Sumatra radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sumatra, FL?
KTLH (Tallahassee, FL), about 47 miles east-northeast. KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sumatra?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sumatra the lowest scan from KTLH is about 3,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Sumatra 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 Sumatra, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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