Turner, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Turner, Arenac County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Turner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Arenac forecast zone and Arenac County — the most common reported hazard around Turner, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Nov 2025 | Jan 11, 2020 · $4,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2018 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | May 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $4.4 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2011 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Nov 2005 | Nov 13, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2022 | Apr 11, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| 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 Arenac forecast zone and Arenac County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Turner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 70 miles 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 Turner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 70 mi northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 101 mi south | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 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 Turner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Turner, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 30, 1976, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 69 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on September 26, 1998.
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 Turner'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.
Turner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Turner, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 70 miles northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Turner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Turner the lowest scan from KAPX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Turner 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 Turner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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