Zephyrhills North, FL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Zephyrhills North, Pasco County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Zephyrhills North?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Inland Pasco forecast zone and Pasco County — the most common reported hazard around Zephyrhills North, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (45 days) and lightning casualties & damage (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Oct 2025 | Mar 24, 2016 · $145,000 damage |
| Flooding | 45 | Aug 2025 | Jun 24, 2012 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 30 | Aug 2025 | Aug 17, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Oct 2024 | Aug 30, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2003 | Dec 13, 1997 · $3.5 million damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Jan 1999 | Jan 2, 1999 · $1.8 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Mar 1998 | Mar 8, 1998 · $175,000 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 Pasco forecast zone and Pasco County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Zephyrhills North?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 40 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 Zephyrhills North | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTBW Tampa, FL | 40 mi south-southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMLB Melbourne, FL | 93 mi east | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 157 mi north | 19,500 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 Zephyrhills North
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 177 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zephyrhills North, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 24, 2023.
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 Zephyrhills North'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.
Zephyrhills North radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Zephyrhills North, FL?
KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 40 miles south-southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Zephyrhills North?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Zephyrhills North the lowest scan from KTBW is about 2,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Zephyrhills North 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 Zephyrhills North, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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