Clayton, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clayton, Lenawee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clayton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Lenawee forecast zone and Lenawee County — the most common reported hazard around Clayton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | Apr 12, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2023 | Dec 17, 2000 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jan 2020 | Mar 10, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | Jan 11, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jul 2007 | Aug 1, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 10 | May 2010 | Jun 21, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
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 Lenawee forecast zone and Lenawee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clayton get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Clayton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hudson 3 E weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.7 | 6.4 | 10.6 | 8.7 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 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 Clayton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 70 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 Clayton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 70 mi northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 98 mi northwest | 9,300 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 Clayton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clayton, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 4 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 7, 2021, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 141 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 24, 1998.
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 Clayton'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.
Clayton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clayton, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 70 miles northeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clayton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clayton the lowest scan from KDTX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clayton 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 Clayton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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