Minden City, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minden City, Sanilac County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minden City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Sanilac forecast zone and Sanilac County — the most common reported hazard around Minden City, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Feb 2025 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | May 2026 | May 17, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | Feb 19, 2001 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2020 | Nov 1, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2006 | Aug 2, 2006 · $1.3 million 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 Sanilac forecast zone and Sanilac County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Minden City get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Minden City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harbor Beach 1 Sse weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.7 | 11.5 | 15.4 | 11.2 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 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 Minden City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 76 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 Minden City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 76 mi south-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 129 mi northwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 150 mi west-southwest | 18,100 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 Minden City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minden City, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 24, 1971, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 26, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 48 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2007.
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 Minden City'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.
Minden City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minden City, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 76 miles south-southwest. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minden City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minden City the lowest scan from KDTX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Minden City 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 Minden City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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