Imlay City, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Imlay City, Lapeer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Imlay City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Lapeer forecast zone and Lapeer County — the most common reported hazard around Imlay City, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Feb 2025 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jan 2020 | Aug 9, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2017 | Jun 21, 1996 · $5.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2017 | Jul 27, 2000 · $650,000 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 Lapeer forecast zone and Lapeer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Imlay City get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Imlay City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lapeer Wwtp weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 8.2 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 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 Imlay City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 30 miles 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 Imlay City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 30 mi southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 125 mi west | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 127 mi south-southeast | 13,900 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 Imlay City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Imlay City, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town and caused 116 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Imlay City'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.
Imlay City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Imlay City, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 30 miles southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Imlay City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Imlay City the lowest scan from KDTX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Imlay City 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 Imlay City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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