West Canaveral Groves, FL Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits West Canaveral Groves?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 219 days in the Inland Southern Brevard forecast zone and Brevard County — the most common reported hazard around West Canaveral Groves, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (37 days) and flash flooding (17 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds219Jun 2026Jun 4, 2025 · 2 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage37May 2024Sep 15, 2022 · 2 deaths
Flash flooding17Oct 2025Sep 26, 2004 · 1 death
Flooding11Jul 2025Sep 28, 2022 · $7.5 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms5Oct 2024—
Wildfires1Jul 1998Jul 1, 1998 · $200 million 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 Inland Southern Brevard forecast zone and Brevard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover West Canaveral Groves?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 23 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 West Canaveral GrovesView
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		23 mi south-southeast1,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTBW
Tampa, FL		106 mi west-southwest10,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		153 mi north-northwest18,800 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 Canaveral Groves

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Canaveral Groves, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which crossed near town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 4, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 110 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 23, 1970.

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 Canaveral Groves'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 Canaveral Groves radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to West Canaveral Groves, FL?

KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 23 miles south-southeast. KTBW (Tampa, FL) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near West Canaveral Groves?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over West Canaveral Groves the lowest scan from KMLB is about 1,300 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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