Carleton, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carleton, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carleton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Carleton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $315,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Dec 11, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 33 | Aug 2023 | Feb 10, 2001 · 3 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 21, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Nov 24, 2006 · 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carleton get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Carleton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport 4Sse weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 8.2 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 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 Carleton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 45 miles north. 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 Carleton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 45 mi north | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 91 mi east-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 124 mi west-northwest | 13,400 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 Carleton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carleton, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 4 miles west-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 27, 1991.
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 Carleton'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.
Carleton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carleton, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 45 miles north. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carleton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carleton the lowest scan from KDTX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carleton 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 Carleton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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