Bloomfield Hills, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bloomfield Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 196 days in the Oakland forecast zone and Oakland County — the most common reported hazard around Bloomfield Hills, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 196 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2024 | Apr 14, 2018 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 2018 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | May 2021 | Jul 29, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jun 18, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 · $500,000 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 Oakland forecast zone and Oakland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bloomfield Hills get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Bloomfield Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pontiac Wwtp weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.1 | 12.1 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 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 Bloomfield Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 14 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Bloomfield Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 14 mi northwest | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 119 mi west-northwest | 12,500 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 Bloomfield Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bloomfield Hills, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1964, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on November 13, 1955.
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 Bloomfield Hills'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.
Bloomfield Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bloomfield Hills, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 14 miles northwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bloomfield Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bloomfield Hills the lowest scan from KDTX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bloomfield Hills 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 Bloomfield Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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