Garden, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Garden, Delta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Garden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 90 days in the Delta forecast zone and Delta County — the most common reported hazard around Garden, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (51 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2025 | Oct 5, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 34 | Jan 2026 | Mar 16, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2026 | Apr 20, 1996 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Nov 2022 | Nov 10, 1998 · $2.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Delta forecast zone and Delta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Garden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 71 miles northwest. 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 Garden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 71 mi northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 107 mi east-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 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 Garden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Garden, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and October. The strongest was an F3 on July 11, 1987, which passed about 10 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2008, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 27, 1990.
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 Garden'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.
Garden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Garden, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 71 miles northwest. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Garden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Garden the lowest scan from KMQT is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Garden 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 Garden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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