Caspian, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Caspian, Iron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Caspian?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 84 days in the Iron forecast zone and Iron County — the most common reported hazard around Caspian, mostly in February and April. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (51 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Apr 2026 | Jan 24, 1997 · $600,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 51 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2019 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jul 2025 | Aug 9, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2026 | Apr 13, 2023 · $3.1 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Nov 2024 | Nov 11, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Apr 2026 | Mar 22, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Iron forecast zone and Iron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Caspian get?
A normal year brings about 67 inches of snow to Caspian, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stambaugh 2Sse weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (14.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 14.6 | 12.5 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Caspian?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 61 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 Caspian | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 61 mi east-northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 111 mi south-southeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 179 mi west-northwest | 24,200 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 Caspian
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Caspian, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an EF2 on April 10, 2011, which passed about 22 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2020, which passed about 5 miles south of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 10, 2022.
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 Caspian'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.
Caspian radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Caspian, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 61 miles east-northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Caspian?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Caspian the lowest scan from KMQT is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Caspian 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 Caspian, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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