Muskegon Heights, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Muskegon Heights?
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 Muskegon Heights, 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 Muskegon Heights get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Muskegon Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Muskegon Co Ap weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (29.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 6.5 | 22.3 | 29.1 | 20.0 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 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 Muskegon Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 41 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 Muskegon Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 41 mi east-southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 118 mi west | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 129 mi northwest | 14,300 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 Muskegon Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Muskegon Heights, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 13, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 69 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Muskegon Heights'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.
Muskegon Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Muskegon Heights, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 41 miles east-southeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Muskegon Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Muskegon Heights the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Muskegon Heights 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 Muskegon Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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