Sunfield, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunfield, Eaton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Eaton forecast zone and Eaton County — the most common reported hazard around Sunfield, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2013 | Jul 28, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2020 | Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Eaton forecast zone and Eaton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sunfield get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Sunfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Ledge 1 Nw weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 9.2 | 12.9 | 8.9 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 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 Sunfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 29 miles west-northwest. 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 Sunfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 29 mi west-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 77 mi east | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,100 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 Sunfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunfield, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 4, 2023.
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 Sunfield'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.
Sunfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunfield, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 29 miles west-northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sunfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sunfield the lowest scan from KGRR is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sunfield 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 Sunfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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