Vilano Beach, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vilano Beach, St. Johns County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vilano Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 210 days in the Northeast Coastal St. Johns forecast zone and St. Johns County — the most common reported hazard around Vilano Beach, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (48 days) and flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 210 | Jun 2026 | Mar 18, 2022 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jul 11, 2004 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | May 4, 2013 · $38 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Oct 2024 | Sep 14, 2001 · $900,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 1998 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Nov 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 · $5,000 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 Northeast Coastal St. Johns forecast zone and St. Johns County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Vilano Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 45 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 Vilano Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 45 mi north-northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 121 mi west-northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 132 mi south-southeast | 14,700 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 Vilano Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vilano Beach, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 15, 1958, which passed about 4 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 75 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 10, 2018.
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 Vilano Beach'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.
Vilano Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vilano Beach, FL?
KJAX (Jacksonville, FL), about 45 miles north-northwest. KVAX (Moody AFB, GA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Vilano Beach?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Vilano Beach the lowest scan from KJAX is about 3,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Vilano Beach 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 Vilano Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.