Dollar Bay, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dollar Bay, Houghton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dollar Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 200 days in the Houghton forecast zone and Houghton County — the most common reported hazard around Dollar Bay, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (51 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 200 | Apr 2026 | Nov 9, 2018 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 51 | May 2026 | Nov 11, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2016 · $80,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2026 | Apr 12, 2023 · $18 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2025 | Jun 17, 2018 · 1 death · $100 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 2023 | Mar 22, 2022 · $10,000 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 Houghton forecast zone and Houghton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dollar Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 61 miles southeast. 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 Dollar Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 61 mi southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 176 mi west | 23,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 183 mi south | 25,100 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 Dollar Bay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Dollar Bay. The strongest was an F0 on July 11, 1987, which passed about 6 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 43 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 2, 1982.
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 Dollar Bay'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.
Dollar Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dollar Bay, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 61 miles southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 176 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dollar Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dollar Bay the lowest scan from KMQT is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dollar Bay 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 Dollar Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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