Lamont, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lamont, Ottawa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lamont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 135 days in the Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County — the most common reported hazard around Lamont, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (93 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 135 | Jan 2026 | Oct 31, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $45 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Dec 2024 | Mar 8, 2017 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2011 | Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Dec 2022 | Feb 10, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 1998 | Apr 21, 1998 · $60,000 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 Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lamont get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Lamont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kent City 2 Sw weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.2 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 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 Lamont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 20 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 Lamont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 20 mi east-southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 115 mi south | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 125 mi east | 13,600 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 Lamont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lamont, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 1, 1993.
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 Lamont'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.
Lamont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lamont, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 20 miles east-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lamont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lamont the lowest scan from KGRR is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lamont 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 Lamont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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