Sunrise, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunrise, Broward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunrise?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Metro Broward County forecast zone and Broward County — the most common reported hazard around Sunrise, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (120 days) and flooding (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 186 | Sep 2025 | Sep 7, 2012 · $53,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 120 | Sep 2024 | Jun 8, 2000 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 57 | Oct 2025 | Oct 3, 2000 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Oct 2025 | Oct 15, 1999 · $70 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 21 | Nov 2020 | Sep 9, 2017 · 21 deaths |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2010 | Jan 4, 2010 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Oct 2023 | — |
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 Metro Broward County forecast zone and Broward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sunrise?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 40 miles south-southwest. 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 Sunrise | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 40 mi south-southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 136 mi north | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 141 mi southwest | 16,500 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 Sunrise
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 222 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunrise, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 6 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 9, 2024, which passed about 17 miles west of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 10, 1983.
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 Sunrise'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.
Sunrise radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunrise, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 40 miles south-southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sunrise?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sunrise the lowest scan from KAMX is about 2,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Sunrise 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 Sunrise, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.