Carson City, MI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Carson City, Montcalm County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Carson City?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Montcalm forecast zone and Montcalm County — the most common reported hazard around Carson City, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds73Jun 2026May 31, 1998 · $14 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms60Nov 2025Apr 14, 2018 · $100,000 damage
High winds9Feb 2019Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage
Ice storms & sleet5Dec 2015Apr 3, 2003 · $200,000 damage
Flooding5May 2020Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage
Flash flooding5May 2001May 18, 2000 · $150,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill1Apr 1998Apr 27, 1998 · $100,000 damage
Blizzards1Jan 1999—

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 Montcalm forecast zone and Montcalm County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Carson City?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 41 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Carson CityView
KGRR
Grand Rapids, MI		41 mi west-southwest2,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDTX
Detroit, MI		77 mi east-southeast6,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KAPX
Gaylord, MI		119 mi north12,600 ftLimited — 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 Carson City

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carson City, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.

Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on September 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 Carson City'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.

Carson City radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Carson City, MI?

KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 41 miles west-southwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Carson City?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carson City the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Carson City 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 Carson City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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