Parma, MI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Parma, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Parma?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Parma, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and high winds (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds107May 2026Aug 12, 2021 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms51Nov 2025Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage
High winds12Dec 2021Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage
Flooding6Apr 2013Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage
Ice storms & sleet5Feb 2023Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage
Flash flooding5Jul 2011Jul 28, 2011 · $550,000 damage
Blizzards1Jan 1999—

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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Parma get?

A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Parma, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albion weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Parma?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 63 miles east-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ParmaView
KDTX
Detroit, MI		63 mi east-northeast4,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KGRR
Grand Rapids, MI		67 mi northwest5,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KIWX
Fort Wayne, IN		86 mi southwest7,700 ftFair — 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 Parma

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parma, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 106 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 9, 2004.

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 Parma'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.

Parma radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Parma, MI?

KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 63 miles east-northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Parma?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parma the lowest scan from KDTX is about 4,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Parma 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 Parma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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