Boon, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boon, Wexford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 70 days in the Wexford forecast zone and Wexford County — the most common reported hazard around Boon, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jul 2025 | Jun 8, 2007 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Nov 2013 | Jun 12, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Oct 27, 2010 · $28,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2019 | — |
| 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 Wexford forecast zone and Wexford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Boon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 61 miles northeast. 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 Boon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 61 mi northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 96 mi south | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 125 mi west | 13,500 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 Boon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boon, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 7, 1974, which touched down about 8 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2010, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 44 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 7, 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 Boon'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.
Boon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boon, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 61 miles northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boon the lowest scan from KAPX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Boon 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 Boon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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