Zeeland, MI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Zeeland, Ottawa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Zeeland?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 135 days in the Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County — the most common reported hazard around Zeeland, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (93 days) and high winds (18 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	135	Jan 2026	Oct 31, 2023 · $300,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	93	Jun 2026	May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $45 million damage
High winds	18	Dec 2024	Mar 8, 2017 · $15 million damage
Flash flooding	11	Jun 2011	Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death · $2.5 million damage
Flooding	9	Mar 2026	Jun 8, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Blizzards	7	Dec 2022	Feb 10, 2008 · $250,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	6	Feb 2019	Feb 5, 2019 · $3.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	3	Jul 1998	Apr 21, 1998 · $60,000 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 Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Zeeland?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 24 miles east-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 Zeeland	View
KGRR Grand Rapids, MI	24 mi east-northeast	1,400 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KIWX Fort Wayne, IN	102 mi south	9,900 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI	129 mi west	14,200 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 Zeeland

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zeeland, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1956, which crossed near town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 4 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on October 23, 1955.

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 Zeeland'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.

Zeeland radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Zeeland, MI?

KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 24 miles east-northeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Zeeland?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Zeeland the lowest scan from KGRR is about 1,400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Zeeland 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 Zeeland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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