Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Weeki Wachee Gardens, Hernando County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Weeki Wachee Gardens?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Coastal Hernando forecast zone and Hernando County — the most common reported hazard around Weeki Wachee Gardens, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (22 days) and lightning casualties & damage (15 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds84Mar 2026Apr 11, 2021 · 1 death · $13,000 damage
Flooding22May 2022Sep 11, 2017 · $5.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage15Jul 2012Sep 9, 1998 · $284,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms9Oct 2024Sep 10, 2017 · $500,000 damage
Storm surge3Sep 2016Sep 1, 2016 · $7.8 million damage
Flash flooding3Sep 2003Jun 19, 2003 · $50,000 damage
Wildfires1Apr 2000Apr 8, 2000 · $2,000 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 Coastal Hernando forecast zone and Hernando County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Weeki Wachee Gardens?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 59 miles south-southeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Weeki Wachee GardensView
KTBW
Tampa, FL		59 mi south-southeast4,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		123 mi east-southeast13,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		146 mi north-northeast17,300 ftLimited — 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Weeki Wachee Gardens, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 9, 1983, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.

Hail: 54 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 28, 1998.

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 Weeki Wachee Gardens'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.

Weeki Wachee Gardens radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL?

KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 59 miles south-southeast. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Weeki Wachee Gardens?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Weeki Wachee Gardens the lowest scan from KTBW is about 4,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Weeki Wachee Gardens 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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