Otisville, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Otisville, Genesee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Otisville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Genesee forecast zone and Genesee County — the most common reported hazard around Otisville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Mar 2023 | Dec 11, 2000 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jul 2014 | Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2025 | May 4, 2012 · $7.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2024 | Jun 17, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Genesee forecast zone and Genesee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Otisville get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Otisville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Millington 3 Se weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.4 | 12.2 | 13.7 | 10.5 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 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 Otisville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 32 miles south. 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 Otisville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 32 mi south | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 104 mi west | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 134 mi north-northwest | 15,200 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 Otisville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Otisville, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1953, which crossed near town and caused 116 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on September 2, 1984.
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 Otisville'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.
Otisville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Otisville, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 32 miles south. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Otisville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Otisville the lowest scan from KDTX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Otisville 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 Otisville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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