Dowagiac, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dowagiac, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dowagiac?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Dowagiac, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (102 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 102 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2007 | Feb 24, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2024 | Feb 20, 2018 · $550,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dowagiac get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Dowagiac, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eau Claire 4 Ne weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (30.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 6.6 | 22.6 | 30.5 | 17.0 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 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 Dowagiac?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 48 miles south-southeast. 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 Dowagiac | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 48 mi south-southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 69 mi north-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 105 mi west-southwest | 10,300 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 Dowagiac
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dowagiac, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on October 24, 2001, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles south of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 17, 1963.
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 Dowagiac'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.
Dowagiac radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dowagiac, MI?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 48 miles south-southeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dowagiac?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dowagiac the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dowagiac 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 Dowagiac, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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