Allen, MI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Allen, Hillsdale 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 Allen?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Hillsdale forecast zone and Hillsdale County — the most common reported hazard around Allen, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (12 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	102	Jun 2026	Aug 25, 1998 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	47	Nov 2025	—
High winds	12	Dec 2021	—
Ice storms & sleet	7	Feb 2023	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	5	Jan 2024	—
Flash flooding	5	Sep 2013	Jun 17, 1996 · $150,000 damage
Blizzards	1	Feb 2011	—
Lightning casualties & damage	1	Jul 2001	Jul 21, 2001 · 1 death

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 Hillsdale forecast zone and Hillsdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Allen get?

A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Allen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsdale weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	3.4	9.1	13.3	11.5	5.2	1.5	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 Allen?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 63 miles southwest. 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 Allen	View
KIWX Fort Wayne, IN	63 mi southwest	4,900 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KGRR Grand Rapids, MI	76 mi north-northwest	6,400 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KDTX Detroit, MI	84 mi northeast	7,400 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 Allen

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Allen, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 7, 2024.

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 Allen'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.

Allen radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Allen, MI?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 63 miles southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Allen?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Allen the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,900 ft up.

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

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