Howell, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Howell, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Howell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Howell, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Mar 2023 | Apr 14, 2018 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jan 2020 | Mar 10, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jul 2021 | Aug 10, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $3.0 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 Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Howell get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Howell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Howell Wwtp weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 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 Howell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 24 miles east-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 Howell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 24 mi east-northeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 84 mi west-northwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 125 mi southwest | 13,600 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 Howell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Howell, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 4, 1957, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1978.
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 Howell'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.
Howell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Howell, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 24 miles east-northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Howell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Howell the lowest scan from KDTX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Howell 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 Howell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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