West Palm Beach, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Palm Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Metro Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County — the most common reported hazard around West Palm Beach, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (72 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 72 | Oct 2020 | Jul 30, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 38 | Apr 2026 | Nov 25, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Oct 2025 | Jan 9, 2014 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 23 | Oct 2024 | Sep 9, 2017 · 4 deaths · $300 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Oct 2001 | Jan 14, 2000 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Apr 2018 | May 21, 1999 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2002 | — |
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 Metro Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover West Palm Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 80 miles south-southwest. 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 West Palm Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 80 mi south-southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 100 mi north-northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 155 mi west-northwest | 19,100 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 West Palm Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 141 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Palm Beach, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 12, 2025, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 3, 1994.
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 Palm 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.
West Palm Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Palm Beach, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 80 miles south-southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near West Palm Beach?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over West Palm Beach the lowest scan from KAMX is about 6,900 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for West Palm 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 West Palm Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.