Pinckney, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pinckney, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pinckney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Pinckney, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Mar 2023 | Apr 14, 2018 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jan 2020 | Mar 10, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jul 2021 | Aug 10, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $3.0 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 Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pinckney get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Pinckney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Howell Wwtp weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 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 Pinckney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 29 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Pinckney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 29 mi northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 87 mi west-northwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 118 mi southwest | 12,400 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 Pinckney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pinckney, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 4, 1957, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Pinckney'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.
Pinckney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pinckney, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 29 miles northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pinckney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pinckney the lowest scan from KDTX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pinckney 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 Pinckney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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