Live Doppler Rain Radar — Florida
The Florida Rain Radar provides live, high-resolution Doppler reflectivity scans tracking active precipitation, cloud burst intensity, and storm movement across {state} counties. Track real-time rainfall, precipitation movement, and storm reflectivity across Florida on our live interactive Doppler rain radar map. Data updates every 5 to 10 minutes from NOAA & NWS dual-polarization Doppler stations.
NWS Radar Station Infrastructure (Florida)
Radar surveillance across Florida relies on National Weather Service (NWS) NEXRAD WSR-88D Doppler stations including **KAMX** (Miami Radar in Miami), **KTBW** (Tampa Bay Radar in Ruskin), **KJAX** (Jacksonville Radar in Jacksonville), **KMLB** (Melbourne Radar in Melbourne), **KBYX** (Key West Radar in Key West), **KTLH** (Tallahassee Radar in Tallahassee), **KEVX** (Eglin AFB Radar in Valparaiso). These high-frequency microwave radar sites transmit pulsed radio beams every 4.5 to 10 minutes, generating real-time base reflectivity scans.
Active Station Callsigns
How to Read Rain Radar Scale
Indicates light rain or atmospheric drizzle that usually does not impede travel.
Represents steady, moderate rainfall. Roads may experience pooling and reduced visibility.
Indicates torrential downpours, severe convective thunderstorms, lightning, or potential hail cores.
Regional Climate & Atmospheric Context
Florida is known as the lightning capital of the United States, experiencing intense daily sea-breeze convective thunderstorms in summer alongside high vulnerability to Atlantic and Gulf tropical systems. Using S-band dual-polarization technology, radar pulses measure raindrop diameter and ice density to distinguish between light drizzle, torrential downpours, and hail.