Detroit Beach, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Detroit Beach, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Detroit Beach?
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 Detroit Beach, 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 Detroit Beach get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Detroit Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport 4Sse weather station 2.8 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 Detroit Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 54 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 Detroit Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 54 mi north | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 84 mi east-southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 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 Detroit Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Detroit Beach, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Detroit Beach'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.
Detroit Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Detroit Beach, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 54 miles north. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Detroit Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Detroit Beach the lowest scan from KDTX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Detroit Beach 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 Detroit Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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