Grand Ledge, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grand Ledge, Eaton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grand Ledge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Eaton forecast zone and Eaton County — the most common reported hazard around Grand Ledge, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2013 | Jul 28, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2020 | Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Eaton forecast zone and Eaton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grand Ledge get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Grand Ledge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Ledge 1 Nw weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 9.2 | 12.9 | 8.9 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 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 Grand Ledge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 42 miles west-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 Grand Ledge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 42 mi west-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 65 mi east | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 108 mi south-southwest | 10,800 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 Grand Ledge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grand Ledge, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 1998.
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 Grand Ledge'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.
Grand Ledge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grand Ledge, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 42 miles west-northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grand Ledge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grand Ledge the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grand Ledge 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 Grand Ledge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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