Lansing, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lansing, Ingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lansing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Ingham forecast zone and Ingham County — the most common reported hazard around Lansing, 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 | 88 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · 2 deaths · $10 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 | 7 | Jul 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2026 | Apr 17, 2013 · $5.0 million 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 Ingham forecast zone and Ingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lansing get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Lansing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lansing Capital City Ap weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.9 | 11.3 | 14.3 | 12.9 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 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 Lansing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 51 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 Lansing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 51 mi west-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 55 mi east | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,200 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 Lansing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lansing, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 2 miles west of town.
Hail: 115 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Lansing'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.
Lansing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lansing, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 51 miles west-northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lansing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lansing the lowest scan from KGRR is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lansing 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 Lansing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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