Croswell, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Croswell, Sanilac County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Croswell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Sanilac forecast zone and Sanilac County — the most common reported hazard around Croswell, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Feb 2025 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | May 2026 | May 17, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | Feb 19, 2001 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2020 | Nov 1, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2006 | Aug 2, 2006 · $1.3 million 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 Sanilac forecast zone and Sanilac County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Croswell get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Croswell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yale 1 Nnw weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.0 | 7.6 | 13.0 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 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 Croswell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 59 miles 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 Croswell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 59 mi southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 134 mi south-southeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 150 mi west | 18,200 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 Croswell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Croswell, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1953, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 26, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 28, 1999.
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 Croswell'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.
Croswell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Croswell, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 59 miles southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Croswell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Croswell the lowest scan from KDTX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Croswell 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 Croswell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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