Buckley, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buckley, Wexford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buckley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 70 days in the Wexford forecast zone and Wexford County — the most common reported hazard around Buckley, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jul 2025 | Jun 8, 2007 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Nov 2013 | Jun 12, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Oct 27, 2010 · $28,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2018 | — |
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 Wexford forecast zone and Wexford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Buckley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 55 miles east-northeast. 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 Buckley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 55 mi east-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 111 mi south | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 120 mi west | 12,800 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 Buckley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buckley, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 22, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on October 3, 2006.
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 Buckley'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.
Buckley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buckley, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 55 miles east-northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buckley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buckley the lowest scan from KAPX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buckley 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 Buckley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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