Leonard, MI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Leonard, Oakland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Leonard?

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 Leonard, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and high winds (40 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds196Jun 2026Aug 24, 2023 · $7.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms59Jan 2024Apr 14, 2018 · $6.0 million damage
High winds40Mar 2026May 4, 2018 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage34May 2021Jul 29, 1996 · 1 death
Flash flooding24Jul 2025Jun 18, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage
Excessive heat18Jun 2026Jun 28, 2002 · 2 deaths
Extreme cold & wind chill15Jan 2026Jan 4, 1999 · 3 deaths
Flooding13Apr 2026Apr 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.

Which radars cover Leonard?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 20 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over LeonardView
KDTX
Detroit, MI		20 mi southwest1,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCLE
Cleveland, OH		120 mi south-southeast12,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KGRR
Grand Rapids, MI		122 mi west13,000 ftLimited — 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 Leonard

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leonard, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1964, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Leonard'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.

Leonard radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Leonard, MI?

KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 20 miles southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Leonard?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leonard the lowest scan from KDTX is about 1,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Leonard 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 Leonard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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