Elsie, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elsie, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elsie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Elsie, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $503,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2009 | May 18, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | Apr 17, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2018 | — |
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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elsie get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Elsie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Owosso Wwtp weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.1 | 9.9 | 12.4 | 8.9 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 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 Elsie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 54 miles east-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 Elsie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 54 mi east-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 60 mi west-southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 127 mi north | 13,800 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 Elsie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elsie, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 90 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 June 12, 2021.
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 Elsie'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.
Elsie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elsie, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 54 miles east-southeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elsie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elsie the lowest scan from KDTX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elsie 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 Elsie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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