Wright, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wright, Okaloosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wright?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Okaloosa Coastal forecast zone and Okaloosa County — the most common reported hazard around Wright, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and lightning casualties & damage (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jan 2026 | Jun 6, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | May 2025 | Mar 28, 2009 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 44 | Jul 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Jun 2021 | Sep 15, 2020 · $47 million damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2014 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Okaloosa Coastal forecast zone and Okaloosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wright?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 44 miles east. 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 Wright | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVX Eglin AFB, FL | 44 mi east | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 96 mi west | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEOX Fort Rucker, AL | 99 mi northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Wright
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wright, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F3 on December 25, 1964, which passed about 5 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 10, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles east of town.
Hail: 35 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on March 12, 2001.
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 Wright'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.
Wright radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wright, FL?
KEVX (Eglin AFB, FL), about 44 miles east. KMOB (Mobile, AL) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Wright?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Wright the lowest scan from KEVX is about 3,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Wright 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 Wright, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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