Morley, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Morley, Mecosta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Morley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Mecosta forecast zone and Mecosta County — the most common reported hazard around Morley, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Nov 2025 | Feb 22, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2025 | Apr 12, 2014 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2022 | Jan 30, 2013 · $4.6 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2017 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2009 | Apr 12, 1996 · $50,000 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 Mecosta forecast zone and Mecosta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Morley get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Morley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Cloud 9E weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (17.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 6.4 | 16.8 | 17.6 | 12.7 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 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 Morley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 42 miles south. 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 Morley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 42 mi south | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 104 mi north-northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 114 mi east-southeast | 11,700 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 Morley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morley, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 81 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 4, 2012.
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 Morley'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.
Morley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Morley, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 42 miles south. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Morley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morley the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Morley 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 Morley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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