Midland, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Midland, Midland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Midland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Midland forecast zone and Midland County — the most common reported hazard around Midland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Nov 2025 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 28 | Apr 2022 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Dec 1, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2006 | May 30, 2006 · $50,000 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 Midland forecast zone and Midland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Midland get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Midland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saginaw Mbs Intl Ap weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.3 | 11.8 | 13.9 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 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 Midland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 75 miles south-southeast. 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 Midland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 83 mi southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 92 mi north-northwest | 8,400 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 Midland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Midland, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1984, which passed about 15 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on September 2, 1984.
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 Midland'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.
Midland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Midland, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 75 miles south-southeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Midland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Midland the lowest scan from KDTX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Midland 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 Midland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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