West Bradenton, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for West Bradenton, Manatee 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 West Bradenton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Coastal Manatee forecast zone and Manatee County — the most common reported hazard around West Bradenton, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (37 days) and flooding (31 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds78Aug 2025Sep 2, 2022 · $200,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage37Aug 2024Sep 7, 2021 · 1 death
Flooding31Sep 2022Aug 26, 2017 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage
Flash flooding13Oct 2024Aug 9, 2003 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms12Oct 2024Sep 28, 2022 · 4 deaths · $1.0 billion damage
Storm surge7Oct 2024Nov 11, 2020 · 1 death
Coastal flooding1Dec 2023—
Wildfires1Mar 2000Mar 11, 2000 · $20,000 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 Manatee forecast zone and Manatee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover West Bradenton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 19 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over West BradentonView
KTBW
Tampa, FL		19 mi northeast1,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		127 mi east-northeast13,900 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KAMX
Miami, FL		189 mi southeast26,500 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 West Bradenton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 225 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Bradenton, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 15, 1958, which touched down about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 67 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 May 3, 2001.

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 West Bradenton'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.

West Bradenton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to West Bradenton, FL?

KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 19 miles northeast. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near West Bradenton?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over West Bradenton the lowest scan from KTBW is about 1,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for West Bradenton 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 West Bradenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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