Ashley, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashley, Gratiot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the Gratiot forecast zone and Gratiot County — the most common reported hazard around Ashley, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $610,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Nov 2025 | Apr 14, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2019 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2020 | Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2011 | May 18, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2015 | Feb 16, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | 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 Gratiot forecast zone and Gratiot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ashley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 58 miles west-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 Ashley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 58 mi west-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 61 mi east-southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 119 mi north | 12,600 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 Ashley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashley, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 72 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 12, 2021.
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 Ashley'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.
Ashley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashley, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 58 miles west-southwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashley the lowest scan from KGRR is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ashley 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 Ashley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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