Concord, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Concord, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Concord?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Concord, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | May 2026 | Aug 12, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2013 | Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 · $550,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Concord get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Concord, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albion weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 10.5 | 15.2 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 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 Concord?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 67 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 Concord | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 67 mi northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 78 mi southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Concord
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Concord, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 9, 2004.
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 Concord'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.
Concord radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Concord, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 67 miles northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Concord?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Concord the lowest scan from KGRR is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Concord 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 Concord, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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