Beaverton, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beaverton, Gladwin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beaverton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 43 days in the Gladwin forecast zone and Gladwin County — the most common reported hazard around Beaverton, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | Jul 2025 | Jun 8, 2008 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $11 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Apr 11, 2013 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $6.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Jan 1999 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2021 | Nov 13, 2005 · $20,000 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 Gladwin forecast zone and Gladwin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beaverton get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Beaverton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gladwin weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.8 | 10.6 | 13.8 | 11.4 | 6.7 | 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 Beaverton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 72 miles north. 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 Beaverton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 72 mi north | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 86 mi southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 96 mi south-southeast | 9,100 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 Beaverton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beaverton, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 30, 1976, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 5, 2024, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 115 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 27, 2014.
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 Beaverton'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.
Beaverton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beaverton, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 72 miles north. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beaverton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beaverton the lowest scan from KAPX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beaverton 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 Beaverton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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