Harbor Beach, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harbor Beach, Huron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harbor Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Huron forecast zone and Huron County — the most common reported hazard around Harbor Beach, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | May 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2007 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2020 | Jan 11, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2020 | Feb 21, 1997 · $50,000 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 Huron forecast zone and Huron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harbor Beach get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Harbor Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harbor Beach 1 Sse weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.7 | 11.5 | 15.4 | 11.2 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 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 Harbor Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 89 miles south-southwest. 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 Harbor Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 89 mi south-southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 126 mi northwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 159 mi west-southwest | 20,000 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 Harbor Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harbor Beach, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1984, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 26, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 28 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2007.
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 Harbor Beach'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.
Harbor Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harbor Beach, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 89 miles south-southwest. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harbor Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harbor Beach the lowest scan from KDTX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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