Charlotte, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Charlotte, Eaton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Charlotte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Eaton forecast zone and Eaton County — the most common reported hazard around Charlotte, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2013 | Jul 28, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2020 | Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Eaton forecast zone and Eaton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Charlotte get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Charlotte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Charlotte weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.1 | 9.6 | 14.9 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 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 Charlotte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 43 miles west-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 Charlotte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 43 mi west-northwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 70 mi east | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,800 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 Charlotte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Charlotte, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 127 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 9, 2004.
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 Charlotte'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.
Charlotte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Charlotte, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 43 miles west-northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Charlotte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Charlotte the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Charlotte 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 Charlotte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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