Mesick, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mesick, Wexford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mesick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 70 days in the Wexford forecast zone and Wexford County — the most common reported hazard around Mesick, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jul 2025 | Jun 8, 2007 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Nov 2013 | Jun 12, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Oct 27, 2010 · $28,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2018 | — |
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 Wexford forecast zone and Wexford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mesick get?
A normal year brings about 93 inches of snow to Mesick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wellston Tippy Dam weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (28.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 5.8 | 23.8 | 28.6 | 23.0 | 9.2 | 2.0 | 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 Mesick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 60 miles northeast. 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 Mesick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 60 mi northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 105 mi south | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 118 mi west | 12,400 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 Mesick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mesick, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 22, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on October 3, 2006.
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 Mesick'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.
Mesick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mesick, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 60 miles northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mesick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mesick the lowest scan from KAPX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mesick 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 Mesick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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