Kingston, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston, Tuscola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Tuscola forecast zone and Tuscola County — the most common reported hazard around Kingston, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Feb 2023 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jan 2020 | May 25, 2019 · $4.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2020 | Dec 21, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Tuscola forecast zone and Tuscola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingston get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Kingston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Caro Wwtp weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.3 | 11.7 | 13.1 | 8.0 | 5.5 | 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 Kingston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 51 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 Kingston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 51 mi south-southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 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 Kingston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town and caused 116 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 17, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 28, 1999.
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 Kingston'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.
Kingston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 51 miles south-southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingston the lowest scan from KDTX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingston 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 Kingston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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