West DeLand, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for West DeLand, Volusia 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 DeLand?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Inland Volusia forecast zone and Volusia County — the most common reported hazard around West DeLand, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (35 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds123Jun 2026Jul 22, 2018 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage35Jun 2025Jun 20, 2025 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms18Oct 2024Oct 6, 2016 · 5 deaths · $514 million damage
Flash flooding13Oct 2025Aug 21, 2008 · $13 million damage
Flooding11Oct 2024Sep 28, 2022 · 4 deaths · $340 million damage
Storm surge5Sep 2019Sep 25, 2004 · $8.0 million damage
High winds3Oct 2011Feb 2, 1998 · $50,000 damage
Wildfires3Jul 2016Jul 1, 1998 · $150 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 Volusia forecast zone and Volusia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover West DeLand?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 75 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 DeLandView
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		75 mi south-southeast6,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		104 mi north-northwest10,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KTBW
Tampa, FL		111 mi southwest11,300 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 West DeLand

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of West DeLand, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007, which crossed near town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 18, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 21, 2020.

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 DeLand'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 DeLand radar FAQ

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

KMLB (Melbourne, FL), about 75 miles south-southeast. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near West DeLand?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over West DeLand the lowest scan from KMLB is about 6,200 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.

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

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