Mio, MI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Mio, Oscoda 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 Mio?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 60 days in the Oscoda forecast zone and Oscoda County — the most common reported hazard around Mio, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (27 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (8 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	60	Mar 2026	Mar 2, 2012 · $100,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	27	Aug 2021	Aug 1, 2006 · $75,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	8	Feb 2026	—
High winds	5	Dec 2021	Dec 16, 2021 · $10,000 damage
Blizzards	4	Feb 2019	—
Ice storms & sleet	3	Mar 2025	—
Excessive heat	2	Jun 2018	—
Wildfires	2	May 2006	Apr 30, 2006 · $350,000 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 Oscoda forecast zone and Oscoda County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Mio get?

A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Mio, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mio Wwtp weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.4 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.2	3.6	14.4	14.4	12.7	7.7	3.8	0.2

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Mio?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 33 miles west-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 Mio	View
KAPX Gaylord, MI	33 mi west-northwest	2,000 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDTX Detroit, MI	140 mi south-southeast	16,200 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KGRR Grand Rapids, MI	141 mi south-southwest	16,400 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 Mio

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mio, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 30, 1976, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 50 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 14, 1976.

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 Mio'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.

Mio radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Mio, MI?

KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 33 miles west-northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Mio?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mio the lowest scan from KAPX is about 2,000 ft up.

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

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