Deerfield, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deerfield, Lenawee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deerfield?
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 Deerfield, 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 Deerfield get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Deerfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dundee weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 8.8 | 12.3 | 9.3 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 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 Deerfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 58 miles north-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 Deerfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 58 mi north-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 106 mi west-southwest | 10,500 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 Deerfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deerfield, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 271 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 9, 2000.
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 Deerfield'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.
Deerfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deerfield, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 58 miles north-northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deerfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deerfield the lowest scan from KDTX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Deerfield 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 Deerfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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