Owendale, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Owendale, Huron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Owendale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Huron forecast zone and Huron County — the most common reported hazard around Owendale, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | May 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2007 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2020 | Jan 11, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2020 | Feb 21, 1997 · $50,000 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 Huron forecast zone and Huron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Owendale get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Owendale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cass City 1 Ssw weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.1 | 9.0 | 14.4 | 9.3 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 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 Owendale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 72 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 Owendale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 72 mi south | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 109 mi northwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 128 mi west-southwest | 14,100 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 Owendale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Owendale, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1984, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 17, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2007.
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 Owendale'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.
Owendale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Owendale, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 72 miles south. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Owendale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Owendale the lowest scan from KDTX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Owendale 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 Owendale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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