Shaftsburg, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shaftsburg, Shiawassee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shaftsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Shiawassee forecast zone and Shiawassee County — the most common reported hazard around Shaftsburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $630,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Mar 2023 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $7.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | Feb 3, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jan 2020 | Sep 14, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2024 | Sep 10, 2002 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2020 | 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 Shiawassee forecast zone and Shiawassee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shaftsburg get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Shaftsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamston 3Ne weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.4 | 12.4 | 14.4 | 9.3 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 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 Shaftsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 43 miles east. 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 Shaftsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 43 mi east | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 63 mi west | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 123 mi southwest | 13,300 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 Shaftsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shaftsburg, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 123 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Shaftsburg'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.
Shaftsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shaftsburg, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 43 miles east. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shaftsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shaftsburg the lowest scan from KDTX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shaftsburg 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 Shaftsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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