Reed City, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Reed City, Osceola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Reed City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Osceola forecast zone and Osceola County — the most common reported hazard around Reed City, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Dec 2025 | Dec 11, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Aug 2024 | Jul 29, 2001 · $175,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2017 | Mar 8, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2012 | Jun 13, 2008 · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2015 | Apr 3, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2014 | Apr 12, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
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 Osceola forecast zone and Osceola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Reed City get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Reed City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Big Rapids Wtp weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (17.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.8 | 14.3 | 17.8 | 16.0 | 7.7 | 1.5 | 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 Reed City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 68 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 Reed City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 68 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 131 mi southeast | 14,500 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 Reed City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Reed City, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 12 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 28, 2018, which touched down about 17 miles west of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Reed City'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.
Reed City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Reed City, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 68 miles south. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Reed City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Reed City the lowest scan from KGRR is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Reed City 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 Reed City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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