Westlake, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westlake, Palm Beach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westlake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Inland Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County — the most common reported hazard around Westlake, mostly in June and May. Next come lightning casualties & damage (72 days) and flooding (37 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 | 37 | Apr 2026 | Aug 20, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Oct 2025 | Jan 9, 2014 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Oct 2024 | Aug 18, 2008 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2002 | Jan 1, 2001 · $6.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Aug 2025 | May 21, 1999 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2005 | Apr 13, 2004 · $150,000 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 Inland Palm Beach County forecast zone and Palm Beach County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Westlake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMX (Miami, FL), about 79 miles south. 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 Westlake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMX Miami, FL | 79 mi south | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 145 mi west-northwest | 17,200 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 Westlake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 176 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westlake, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 19, 1958, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 24, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 113 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Westlake'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.
Westlake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westlake, FL?
KAMX (Miami, FL), about 79 miles south. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Westlake?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Westlake the lowest scan from KAMX is about 6,800 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Westlake 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 Westlake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.