Cambria, MI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Cambria, Hillsdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Cambria?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Hillsdale forecast zone and Hillsdale County — the most common reported hazard around Cambria, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (12 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	102	Jun 2026	Aug 25, 1998 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	47	Nov 2025	—
High winds	12	Dec 2021	—
Ice storms & sleet	7	Feb 2023	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	5	Jan 2024	—
Flash flooding	5	Sep 2013	Jun 17, 1996 · $150,000 damage
Blizzards	1	Feb 2011	—
Lightning casualties & damage	1	Jul 2001	Jul 21, 2001 · 1 death

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 Hillsdale forecast zone and Hillsdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Cambria get?

A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Cambria, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsdale weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	3.4	9.1	13.3	11.5	5.2	1.5	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 Cambria?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 62 miles west-southwest. 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 Cambria	View
KIWX Fort Wayne, IN	62 mi west-southwest	4,800 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDTX Detroit, MI	86 mi northeast	7,700 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGRR Grand Rapids, MI	87 mi north-northwest	7,800 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 Cambria

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cambria, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which crossed near town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west of town.

Hail: 123 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 19, 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 Cambria'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.

Cambria radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Cambria, MI?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 62 miles west-southwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Cambria?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cambria the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Cambria 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 Cambria, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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