Morenci, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Morenci, Lenawee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Morenci?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Lenawee forecast zone and Lenawee County — the most common reported hazard around Morenci, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | Apr 12, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2023 | Dec 17, 2000 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jan 2020 | Mar 10, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | Jan 11, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jul 2007 | Aug 1, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 10 | May 2010 | Jun 21, 2006 · $150,000 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 Lenawee forecast zone and Lenawee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Morenci get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Morenci, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morenci weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 9.8 | 8.1 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 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 Morenci?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 78 miles north-northeast. 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 Morenci | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 78 mi north-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 81 mi west-southwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 106 mi northwest | 10,400 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 Morenci
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morenci, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 7, 2021, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 24, 1998.
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 Morenci'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.
Morenci radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Morenci, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 78 miles north-northeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Morenci?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morenci the lowest scan from KDTX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Morenci 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 Morenci, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hudson, MI radar 11 mi
- Adrian, MI radar 15 mi
- Blissfield, MI radar 20 mi
- Tecumseh, MI radar 24 mi
- Hillsdale, MI radar 26 mi
- Brooklyn, MI radar 27 mi
- Clinton, MI radar 27 mi
- Reading, MI radar 29 mi
- Petersburg, MI radar 29 mi
- Jonesville, MI radar 29 mi