Northville, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northville, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 180 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Northville, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (70 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 180 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 1997 · 5 deaths · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 70 | Apr 2025 | Aug 24, 2023 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Mar 2023 | Apr 14, 2018 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jul 2025 | Aug 11, 2014 · $1.1 billion damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2019 | Jan 29, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Aug 2015 | Jun 27, 2007 · 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northville get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Northville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmington weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.3 | 7.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 | 4.7 | 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 Northville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 18 miles north. 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 Northville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 18 mi north | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 109 mi west-northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 110 mi southeast | 11,100 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 Northville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northville, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 25 miles south of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 10, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 299 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 Northville'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.
Northville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northville, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 18 miles north. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northville the lowest scan from KDTX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Northville 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 Northville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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