White Cloud, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Cloud, Newaygo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Cloud?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 77 days in the Newaygo forecast zone and Newaygo County — the most common reported hazard around White Cloud, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Jan 2026 | Apr 14, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jul 31, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2020 | Apr 17, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2011 | Aug 13, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2022 | — |
| 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 Newaygo forecast zone and Newaygo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Cloud get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to White Cloud, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Cloud 9E weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (17.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 6.4 | 16.8 | 17.6 | 12.7 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 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 White Cloud?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 47 miles south-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 White Cloud | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 47 mi south-southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 130 mi east-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 White Cloud
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Cloud, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 73 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 White Cloud'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.
White Cloud radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Cloud, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 47 miles south-southeast. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Cloud?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Cloud the lowest scan from KGRR is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White Cloud 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 White Cloud, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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