Cadillac, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cadillac, Wexford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cadillac?
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 Cadillac, 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.
How much snow does Cadillac get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Cadillac, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake City Exp Farm weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 9.0 | 16.1 | 18.7 | 13.9 | 9.4 | 5.2 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cadillac?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 58 miles 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 Cadillac | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 58 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 94 mi south | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 134 mi west | 15,100 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 Cadillac
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cadillac, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1976, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2010, which touched down about 3 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 39 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Cadillac'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.
Cadillac radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cadillac, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 58 miles northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cadillac?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cadillac the lowest scan from KAPX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cadillac 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 Cadillac, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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