Caledonia, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Caledonia, Kent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Caledonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Kent forecast zone and Kent County — the most common reported hazard around Caledonia, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (89 days) and flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · 3 deaths · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 89 | Jan 2026 | Apr 14, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Mar 2026 | May 21, 2004 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Mar 2026 | May 15, 2001 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $5.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2010 | Sep 21, 2010 · $500,000 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 Kent forecast zone and Kent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Caledonia get?
A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to Caledonia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Rapids weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (22.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 7.1 | 20.8 | 22.6 | 17.2 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 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 Caledonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 7 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 Caledonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 7 mi north-northwest | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 100 mi south | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 104 mi east | 10,200 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 Caledonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Caledonia, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 1, 1993.
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 Caledonia'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.
Caledonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Caledonia, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 7 miles north-northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Caledonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Caledonia the lowest scan from KGRR is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Caledonia 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 Caledonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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