Battle Creek, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Battle Creek, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Battle Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Battle Creek, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | May 2026 | Jun 12, 1998 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Nov 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2013 | Apr 17, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2011 | May 18, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 1998 | May 1, 1998 · $11,000 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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Battle Creek get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Battle Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Battle Creek 5Nw weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5.9 | 16.4 | 18.1 | 15.6 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 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 Battle Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 44 miles north-northwest. 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 Battle Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 44 mi north-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 69 mi south-southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 94 mi east-northeast | 8,700 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 Battle Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Battle Creek, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 27, 1991.
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 Battle Creek'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.
Battle Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Battle Creek, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 44 miles north-northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Battle Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Battle Creek the lowest scan from KGRR is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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