Auburn, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Auburn, Bay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Auburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Bay forecast zone and Bay County — the most common reported hazard around Auburn, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Nov 2025 | Apr 14, 2018 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2022 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | Mar 9, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 14 | Sep 2021 | May 18, 2020 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Dec 1, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2017 | Jun 21, 1996 · 1 death · $2.2 million 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 Bay forecast zone and Bay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Auburn get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Auburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saginaw Mbs Intl Ap weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.3 | 11.8 | 13.9 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Auburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 69 miles south-southeast. 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 Auburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 69 mi south-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 89 mi west-southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,000 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 Auburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Auburn, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1984, which passed about 7 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on September 2, 1984.
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 Auburn'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.
Auburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Auburn, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 69 miles south-southeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Auburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Auburn the lowest scan from KDTX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Auburn 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 Auburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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