Mohawk, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mohawk, Keweenaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mohawk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 138 days in the Keweenaw forecast zone and Keweenaw County — the most common reported hazard around Mohawk, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (37 days) and blizzards (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 138 | Mar 2026 | Dec 5, 2017 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Feb 2026 | Nov 9, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Sep 2023 | Jun 17, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Dec 2025 | Apr 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2022 | Apr 26, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Keweenaw forecast zone and Keweenaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mohawk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 66 miles 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 Mohawk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 66 mi southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 185 mi west | 25,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 195 mi south | 27,900 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 Mohawk
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mohawk. The strongest was an F0 on July 11, 1987, which passed about 3 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 28, 2003, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 28 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 16, 2006.
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 Mohawk'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.
Mohawk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mohawk, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 66 miles southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mohawk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mohawk the lowest scan from KMQT is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mohawk 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 Mohawk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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