West Park, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Park, Broward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Metro Broward County forecast zone and Broward County — the most common reported hazard around West Park, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (120 days) and flooding (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 186 | Sep 2025 | Sep 7, 2012 · $53,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 120 | Sep 2024 | Jun 8, 2000 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 57 | Oct 2025 | Oct 3, 2000 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Oct 2025 | Oct 15, 1999 · $70 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 21 | Nov 2020 | Sep 9, 2017 · 21 deaths |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2010 | Jan 4, 2010 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Oct 2023 | — |
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 Broward County forecast zone and Broward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover West Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 29 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 Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 29 mi south-southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBYX Key West, FL | 135 mi southwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 150 mi north | 18,200 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 Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 238 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Park, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on March 1, 1980, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 9, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 29, 1963.
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 Park'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 Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Park, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 29 miles south-southwest. KBYX (Key West, FL) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near West Park?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over West Park the lowest scan from KAMX is about 1,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for West Park 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 Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.