Cass City, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cass City, Tuscola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cass City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Tuscola forecast zone and Tuscola County — the most common reported hazard around Cass City, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Feb 2023 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jan 2020 | May 25, 2019 · $4.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2020 | Dec 21, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Tuscola forecast zone and Tuscola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cass City get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Cass City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cass City 1 Ssw weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.1 | 9.0 | 14.4 | 9.3 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 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 Cass City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 64 miles south-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 Cass City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 64 mi south-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 118 mi northwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 129 mi west-southwest | 14,200 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 Cass City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cass City, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1984, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 26, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east of town.
Hail: 70 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2007.
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 Cass City'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.
Cass City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cass City, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 64 miles south-southwest. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cass City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cass City the lowest scan from KDTX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cass City 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 Cass City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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