Climax, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Climax, Kalamazoo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Climax?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Kalamazoo forecast zone and Kalamazoo County — the most common reported hazard around Climax, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (83 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Jan 2026 | Feb 24, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $13 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2010 | Aug 23, 2002 · $210,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2011 | Sep 19, 1997 · $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 Kalamazoo forecast zone and Kalamazoo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Climax get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Climax, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Battle Creek 5Nw weather station 9.7 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 Climax?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 47 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 Climax | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 64 mi south-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 100 mi east-northeast | 9,600 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 Climax
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Climax, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Climax'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.
Climax radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Climax, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 47 miles north-northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Climax?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Climax the lowest scan from KGRR is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Climax 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 Climax, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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