Rogers City, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rogers City, Presque Isle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rogers City?
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 Rogers City, 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.
How much snow does Rogers City get?
A normal year brings about 85 inches of snow to Rogers City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rogers City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (23.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 6.7 | 20.2 | 23.7 | 17.8 | 11.2 | 4.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rogers City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 57 miles 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 Rogers City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 57 mi southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 189 mi south | 26,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 195 mi south-southwest | 27,900 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 Rogers City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rogers City, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 8, 1964, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2007, which passed about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 30 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Rogers City'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.
Rogers City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rogers City, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 57 miles southwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 189 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rogers City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rogers City the lowest scan from KAPX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rogers City 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 Rogers City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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