Pearl Beach, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pearl Beach, St. Clair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pearl Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County — the most common reported hazard around Pearl Beach, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Jan 2026 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Feb 2022 | Nov 1, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2023 | Sep 9, 2001 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Apr 3, 2003 · $10 million 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 St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pearl Beach get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Pearl Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Clemens Ang Base weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 5.9 | 10.6 | 8.5 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 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 Pearl Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 45 miles west. 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 Pearl Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 45 mi west | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 92 mi south-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 151 mi west | 18,400 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 Pearl Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pearl Beach, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1964, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1978.
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 Pearl Beach'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.
Pearl Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pearl Beach, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 45 miles west. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pearl Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pearl Beach the lowest scan from KDTX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pearl Beach 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 Pearl Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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