Montague, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montague, Muskegon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montague?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 110 days in the Muskegon forecast zone and Muskegon County — the most common reported hazard around Montague, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and high winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 110 | Jan 2026 | Oct 31, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $29 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2024 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2001 | May 15, 2001 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1998 | Jul 21, 1998 · $40,000 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 Muskegon forecast zone and Muskegon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montague get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Montague, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montague 4 Nw weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (26.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4.7 | 15.9 | 26.0 | 13.8 | 6.7 | 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 Montague?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 55 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 Montague | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 55 mi southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 114 mi west-southwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 115 mi northwest | 11,900 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 Montague
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montague, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F2 on August 15, 1978, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on April 11, 2001, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 13, 1956.
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 Montague'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.
Montague radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montague, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 55 miles southeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montague?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montague the lowest scan from KGRR is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montague 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 Montague, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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