Zolfo Springs, FL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Zolfo Springs, Hardee 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 Zolfo Springs?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 36 days in the Hardee forecast zone and Hardee County — the most common reported hazard around Zolfo Springs, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days) and flooding (17 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds36Jul 2022Aug 2, 1999 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms17Oct 2024Sep 28, 2022 · 4 deaths · $1.0 million damage
Flooding17Jul 2021Sep 12, 2017 · $1.6 million damage
Flash flooding7Jun 2003Sep 14, 2001 · $1.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage5May 2019Jul 29, 2003 · $30,000 damage
High winds3Sep 2004Aug 13, 2004 · $252 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Feb 2007—

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 Hardee forecast zone and Hardee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Zolfo Springs?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 40 miles west-northwest. 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 Zolfo SpringsView
KTBW
Tampa, FL		40 mi west-northwest2,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMLB
Melbourne, FL		81 mi east-northeast7,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KAMX
Miami, FL		155 mi south-southeast19,200 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 Zolfo Springs

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zolfo Springs, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and February. The strongest was an EF2 on January 17, 2016, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 9, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 50 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 3, 2005.

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 Zolfo Springs'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.

Zolfo Springs radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Zolfo Springs, FL?

KTBW (Tampa, FL), about 40 miles west-northwest. KMLB (Melbourne, FL) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Zolfo Springs?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Zolfo Springs 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 Zolfo Springs 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 Zolfo Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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