Naubinway, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Naubinway, Mackinac County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Naubinway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 14 days in the Western Mackinac forecast zone and Mackinac County — the most common reported hazard around Naubinway, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days) and flash flooding (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | Jun 2017 | Jun 7, 2007 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Sep 2010 | Aug 2, 2004 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Mar 2000 | Mar 9, 2000 · $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 Western Mackinac forecast zone and Mackinac County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Naubinway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 89 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 Naubinway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 89 mi south-southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 104 mi west-northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 170 mi southwest | 22,200 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 Naubinway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Naubinway, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 14, 1984, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 8, 2016, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 20 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 2, 2014.
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 Naubinway'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.
Naubinway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Naubinway, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 89 miles south-southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Naubinway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Naubinway the lowest scan from KAPX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Naubinway 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 Naubinway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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