Village of Clarkston, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Village of Clarkston, Oakland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Village of Clarkston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 196 days in the Oakland forecast zone and Oakland County — the most common reported hazard around Village of Clarkston, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 196 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2024 | Apr 14, 2018 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 2018 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | May 2021 | Jul 29, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jun 18, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 · $500,000 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 Oakland forecast zone and Oakland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Village of Clarkston get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Village of Clarkston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Lake 4E weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (16.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 5.0 | 14.6 | 14.7 | 16.6 | 7.7 | 3.6 | 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 Village of Clarkston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 3 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 Village of Clarkston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 3 mi southwest | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 108 mi west | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 121 mi southeast | 13,000 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 Village of Clarkston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Village of Clarkston, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 12, 1956, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 1994.
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 Village of Clarkston'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.
Village of Clarkston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Village of Clarkston, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 3 miles southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Village of Clarkston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Village of Clarkston the lowest scan from KDTX is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Village of Clarkston 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 Village of Clarkston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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