Surfside, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Surfside, Miami-Dade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Surfside?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Coastal Miami Dade County forecast zone and Miami-Dade County — the most common reported hazard around Surfside, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (81 days) and lightning casualties & damage (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 81 | Jun 2026 | Dec 4, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 67 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2015 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 56 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jun 2024 | Oct 15, 1999 · $300 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Oct 2024 | Sep 9, 2017 · 5 deaths · $245,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | May 2026 | Mar 12, 2025 · $150,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 7 | Nov 2022 | — |
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 Miami Dade County forecast zone and Miami-Dade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Surfside?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 26 miles 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 Surfside | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 26 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 133 mi southwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 158 mi north-northwest | 19,700 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 Surfside
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 220 tornadoes within 25 miles of Surfside, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 20 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on February 18, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 29, 1963.
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 Surfside'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.
Surfside radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Surfside, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 26 miles southwest. KBYX (Key West, FL) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Surfside?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Surfside the lowest scan from KAMX is about 1,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Surfside 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 Surfside, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.