Rosebush, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rosebush, Isabella County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rosebush?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Isabella forecast zone and Isabella County — the most common reported hazard around Rosebush, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | May 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Nov 2025 | Dec 11, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2022 | Jun 23, 2017 · $91 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2011 | Aug 11, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | 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 Isabella forecast zone and Isabella County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rosebush?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 68 miles southwest. 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 Rosebush | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 68 mi southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 83 mi north | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 95 mi southeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Rosebush
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rosebush, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 5, 2024, which passed about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Rosebush'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.
Rosebush radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rosebush, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 68 miles southwest. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rosebush?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rosebush the lowest scan from KGRR is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rosebush 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 Rosebush, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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