North Adams, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Adams, Hillsdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Adams?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Hillsdale forecast zone and Hillsdale County — the most common reported hazard around North Adams, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Nov 2025 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Sep 2013 | Jun 17, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2001 | Jul 21, 2001 · 1 death |
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 Hillsdale forecast zone and Hillsdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Adams get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to North Adams, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsdale weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.4 | 9.1 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 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 North Adams?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 74 miles 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 North Adams | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 74 mi northeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 74 mi southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 82 mi northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 North Adams
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Adams, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 24, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 19, 2021.
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 North Adams'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.
North Adams radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Adams, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 74 miles northeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Adams?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Adams the lowest scan from KDTX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for North Adams 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 North Adams, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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