Twin Lake, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Twin Lake, Muskegon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Twin Lake?
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 Twin Lake, 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 Twin Lake get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Twin Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montague 4 Nw weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (26.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4.7 | 15.9 | 26.0 | 13.8 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 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 Twin Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 46 miles 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 Twin Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 46 mi southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 122 mi west-southwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 124 mi northwest | 13,400 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 Twin Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Twin Lake, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F2 on June 17, 1975, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 86 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Twin Lake'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.
Twin Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Twin Lake, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 46 miles southeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Twin Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Twin Lake the lowest scan from KGRR is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Twin Lake 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 Twin Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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