Fruitport, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fruitport, Muskegon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fruitport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 110 days in the Muskegon forecast zone and Muskegon County — the most common reported hazard around Fruitport, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and high winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 110 | Jan 2026 | Oct 31, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $29 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2024 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2001 | May 15, 2001 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1998 | Jul 21, 1998 · $40,000 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 Muskegon forecast zone and Muskegon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fruitport get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Fruitport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Muskegon Co Ap weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (29.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 6.5 | 22.3 | 29.1 | 20.0 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 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 Fruitport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 35 miles east-southeast. 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 Fruitport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 35 mi east-southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 121 mi west | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 124 mi south | 13,400 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 Fruitport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fruitport, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 13, 1956.
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 Fruitport'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.
Fruitport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fruitport, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 35 miles east-southeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fruitport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fruitport the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fruitport 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 Fruitport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.