Robin Glen-Indiantown, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Robin Glen-Indiantown, Saginaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Robin Glen-Indiantown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Saginaw forecast zone and Saginaw County — the most common reported hazard around Robin Glen-Indiantown, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Dec 2025 | Apr 14, 2018 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 34 | Nov 2022 | Mar 8, 2017 · $23 million damage |
| Flooding | 30 | May 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Dec 30, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2020 | Dec 21, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2014 | Jun 21, 1996 · $1.0 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 Saginaw forecast zone and Saginaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Robin Glen-Indiantown get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Robin Glen-Indiantown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saginaw #3 weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 9.1 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 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 Robin Glen-Indiantown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 56 miles south-southeast. 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 Robin Glen-Indiantown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 56 mi south-southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 94 mi west-southwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 109 mi north-northwest | 10,900 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 Robin Glen-Indiantown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Robin Glen-Indiantown, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 116 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on September 2, 1984.
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 Robin Glen-Indiantown'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.
Robin Glen-Indiantown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Robin Glen-Indiantown, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 56 miles south-southeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Robin Glen-Indiantown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Robin Glen-Indiantown the lowest scan from KDTX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Robin Glen-Indiantown 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 Robin Glen-Indiantown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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