Hubbard Lake, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hubbard Lake, Alcona County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hubbard Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 53 days in the Alcona forecast zone and Alcona County — the most common reported hazard around Hubbard Lake, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (37 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Mar 2026 | Apr 24, 2005 · $3,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Aug 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Jan 1999 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 · $54,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2017 | Jun 22, 2008 · $100,000 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 Alcona forecast zone and Alcona County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hubbard Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 57 miles west. 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 Hubbard Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 57 mi west | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 147 mi south | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 166 mi southwest | 21,400 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 Hubbard Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hubbard Lake, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1991, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2008, which touched down about 4 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 50 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-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 Hubbard Lake'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.
Hubbard Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hubbard Lake, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 57 miles west. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hubbard Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hubbard Lake the lowest scan from KAPX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hubbard Lake 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 Hubbard Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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