Springport, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Springport, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Springport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Springport, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | May 2026 | Aug 12, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2013 | Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 · $550,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Springport get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Springport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albion weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 10.5 | 15.2 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 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 Springport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 56 miles northwest. 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 Springport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 56 mi northwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 66 mi east-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 87 mi southwest | 7,800 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 Springport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Springport, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 113 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 9, 2004.
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 Springport'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.
Springport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Springport, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 56 miles northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Springport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Springport the lowest scan from KGRR is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Springport 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 Springport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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