Novi, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Novi, Oakland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Novi?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 196 days in the Oakland forecast zone and Oakland County — the most common reported hazard around Novi, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 196 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2024 | Apr 14, 2018 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 2018 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | May 2021 | Jul 29, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jun 18, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 · $500,000 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 Oakland forecast zone and Oakland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Novi get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Novi, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmington weather station 6.4 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 Novi?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 15 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 Novi | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 15 mi north | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 108 mi west-northwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 111 mi southeast | 11,300 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 Novi
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Novi, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 4 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on November 10, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 309 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 Novi'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.
Novi radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Novi, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 15 miles north. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Novi?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Novi the lowest scan from KDTX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Novi 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 Novi, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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