Onsted, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Onsted, Lenawee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Onsted?
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 Onsted, 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 Onsted get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Onsted, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Adrian 2 Nne weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 9.0 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 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 Onsted?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 60 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 Onsted | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 60 mi northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 90 mi west-southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 92 mi northwest | 8,500 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 Onsted
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Onsted, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 1, 2023, which passed about 25 miles east of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Onsted'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.
Onsted radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Onsted, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 60 miles northeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Onsted?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Onsted the lowest scan from KDTX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Onsted 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 Onsted, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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