Lathrup Village, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lathrup Village, Oakland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lathrup Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 196 days in the Oakland forecast zone and Oakland County — the most common reported hazard around Lathrup Village, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 196 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2024 | Apr 14, 2018 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 2018 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | May 2021 | Jul 29, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jun 18, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 · $500,000 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 Oakland forecast zone and Oakland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lathrup Village get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Lathrup Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmington weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.3 | 7.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 | 4.7 | 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 Lathrup Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 19 miles northwest. 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 Lathrup Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 19 mi northwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 102 mi southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 121 mi west-northwest | 12,900 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 Lathrup Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lathrup Village, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1964, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 268 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on November 13, 1955.
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 Lathrup Village'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.
Lathrup Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lathrup Village, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 19 miles northwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lathrup Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lathrup Village the lowest scan from KDTX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lathrup Village 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 Lathrup Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.