Presque Isle Harbor, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Presque Isle Harbor, Presque Isle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Presque Isle Harbor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Presque Isle forecast zone and Presque Isle County — the most common reported hazard around Presque Isle Harbor, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (23 days) and ice storms & sleet (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 23 | Sep 2021 | Jul 18, 2020 · $95,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 13, 2005 · $12,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2002 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2018 | — |
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 Presque Isle forecast zone and Presque Isle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Presque Isle Harbor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 67 miles west-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 Presque Isle Harbor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 67 mi west-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 181 mi south | 24,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 196 mi south-southwest | 28,400 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 Presque Isle Harbor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Presque Isle Harbor, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on May 8, 1964, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on October 18, 2007, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 37 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 20, 2022.
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 Presque Isle Harbor'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.
Presque Isle Harbor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Presque Isle Harbor, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 67 miles west-southwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Presque Isle Harbor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Presque Isle Harbor the lowest scan from KAPX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Presque Isle Harbor 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 Presque Isle Harbor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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