Essexville, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Essexville, Bay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Essexville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Bay forecast zone and Bay County — the most common reported hazard around Essexville, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Nov 2025 | Apr 14, 2018 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2022 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | Mar 9, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 14 | Sep 2021 | May 18, 2020 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Dec 1, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2017 | Jun 21, 1996 · 1 death · $2.2 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 Bay forecast zone and Bay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Essexville get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Essexville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saginaw Mbs Intl Ap weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.3 | 11.8 | 13.9 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 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 Essexville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 66 miles south-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 Essexville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 66 mi south-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 99 mi west-southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 99 mi north-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Essexville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Essexville, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1984, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 1, 2022, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on September 2, 1984.
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 Essexville'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.
Essexville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Essexville, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 66 miles south-southeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Essexville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Essexville the lowest scan from KDTX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Essexville 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 Essexville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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