Orchard Lake Village, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orchard Lake Village, Oakland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orchard Lake Village?
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 Orchard Lake Village, 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 Orchard Lake Village get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Orchard Lake Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pontiac Wwtp weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.1 | 12.1 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 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 Orchard Lake Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 9 miles northwest. 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 Orchard Lake Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 9 mi northwest | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 112 mi west-northwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 112 mi southeast | 11,500 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 Orchard Lake Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orchard Lake Village, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 247 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on November 13, 1955.
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 Orchard Lake Village'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.
Orchard Lake Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orchard Lake Village, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 9 miles northwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orchard Lake Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orchard Lake Village the lowest scan from KDTX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orchard Lake Village 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 Orchard Lake Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.