Dowling, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dowling, Barry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dowling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Barry forecast zone and Barry County — the most common reported hazard around Dowling, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (66 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2019 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Jan 2026 | Apr 14, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2011 | Jun 7, 2008 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2013 | Apr 17, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 1997 | — |
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 Barry forecast zone and Barry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dowling get?
A normal year brings about 68 inches of snow to Dowling, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hastings weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 5.4 | 16.2 | 21.5 | 15.3 | 7.2 | 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 Dowling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 30 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 Dowling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 30 mi north-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 84 mi south-southwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 90 mi east | 8,200 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 Dowling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dowling, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 1, 2019.
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 Dowling'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.
Dowling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dowling, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 30 miles north-northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dowling?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dowling the lowest scan from KGRR is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dowling 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 Dowling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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