Port Hope, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Hope, Huron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Hope?
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 Port Hope, 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 Port Hope get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Port Hope, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harbor Beach 1 Sse weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.7 | 11.5 | 15.4 | 11.2 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 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 Port Hope?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 94 miles south-southwest. 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 Port Hope | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 94 mi south-southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 119 mi northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 159 mi west-southwest | 20,000 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 Port Hope
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Hope, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1984, which passed about 21 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 5, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles west of town.
Hail: 28 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 Port Hope'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.
Port Hope radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Hope, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 94 miles south-southwest. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Hope?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Hope the lowest scan from KDTX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Port Hope 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 Port Hope, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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