Zephyrhills West, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Zephyrhills West, Pasco County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Zephyrhills West?

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 West, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (45 days) and lightning casualties & damage (30 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds126Oct 2025Mar 24, 2016 · $145,000 damage
Flooding45Aug 2025Jun 24, 2012 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage30Aug 2025Aug 17, 2006 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms9Oct 2024Aug 30, 2023 · 1 death
Flash flooding6Jun 2003Dec 13, 1997 · $3.5 million damage
Storm surge2Jan 1999Jan 2, 1999 · $1.8 million damage
Coastal flooding1Mar 1998Mar 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 West?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 38 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Zephyrhills WestView
KTBW
Tampa, FL		38 mi south-southwest2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		95 mi east8,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJAX
Jacksonville, FL		159 mi north19,900 ftLimited — 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 West

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 203 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zephyrhills West, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1966, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 186 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 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 West'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 West radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Zephyrhills West, FL?

KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 38 miles south-southwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Zephyrhills West?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Zephyrhills West the lowest scan from KTBW is about 2,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Zephyrhills West 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 West, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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