Wedgewood, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wedgewood, Wexford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wedgewood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 70 days in the Wexford forecast zone and Wexford County — the most common reported hazard around Wedgewood, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jul 2025 | Jun 8, 2007 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Nov 2013 | Jun 12, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Oct 27, 2010 · $28,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | 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 Wexford forecast zone and Wexford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wedgewood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 62 miles northeast. 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 Wedgewood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 62 mi northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 90 mi south | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 131 mi west | 14,700 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 Wedgewood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wedgewood, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 7, 1974, which touched down about 3 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2010, which touched down about 4 miles east of town.
Hail: 43 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-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 Wedgewood'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.
Wedgewood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wedgewood, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 62 miles northeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wedgewood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wedgewood the lowest scan from KAPX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wedgewood 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 Wedgewood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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