Ironton, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ironton, Charlevoix County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ironton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 29 days in the Charlevoix forecast zone and Charlevoix County — the most common reported hazard around Ironton, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (16 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Mar 2025 | May 30, 2013 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Nov 2020 | Apr 13, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2025 | Dec 16, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2000 | — |
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 Charlevoix forecast zone and Charlevoix County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ironton get?
A normal year brings about 100 inches of snow to Ironton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Charlevoix weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (29.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 6.4 | 27.3 | 29.9 | 19.3 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ironton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 33 miles 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 Ironton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 33 mi southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 143 mi northwest | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 152 mi west-southwest | 18,600 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 Ironton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ironton, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF3 on May 20, 2022, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 43 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 8, 2016.
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 Ironton'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.
Ironton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ironton, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 33 miles southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ironton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ironton the lowest scan from KAPX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ironton 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 Ironton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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