Hanover, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hanover, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hanover?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Hanover, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | May 2026 | Aug 12, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2013 | Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 · $550,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hanover get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Hanover, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsdale weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.4 | 9.1 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 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 Hanover?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 69 miles northeast. 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 Hanover | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 69 mi northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 75 mi northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 78 mi southwest | 6,700 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 Hanover
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hanover, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 106 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 9, 2004.
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 Hanover'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.
Hanover radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hanover, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 69 miles northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hanover?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hanover the lowest scan from KDTX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hanover 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 Hanover, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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