Lake LeAnn, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake LeAnn, Hillsdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake LeAnn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Hillsdale forecast zone and Hillsdale County — the most common reported hazard around Lake LeAnn, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Nov 2025 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Sep 2013 | Jun 17, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2001 | Jul 21, 2001 · 1 death |
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 Hillsdale forecast zone and Hillsdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake LeAnn get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Lake LeAnn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsdale weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.4 | 9.1 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 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 Lake LeAnn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 66 miles 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 Lake LeAnn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 66 mi northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 81 mi northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 81 mi southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Lake LeAnn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake LeAnn, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 7, 2021, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 9, 2004.
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 Lake LeAnn'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.
Lake LeAnn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake LeAnn, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 66 miles northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake LeAnn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake LeAnn the lowest scan from KDTX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake LeAnn 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 Lake LeAnn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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