Evart, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Evart, Osceola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Evart?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Osceola forecast zone and Osceola County — the most common reported hazard around Evart, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Dec 2025 | Dec 11, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Aug 2024 | Jul 29, 2001 · $175,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2017 | Mar 8, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2012 | Jun 13, 2008 · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2015 | Apr 3, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2014 | Apr 12, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
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 Osceola forecast zone and Osceola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Evart?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 71 miles south-southwest. 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 Evart | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 75 mi north-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 123 mi southeast | 13,200 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 Evart
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Evart, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 5, 2024, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 62 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 4, 2012.
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 Evart'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.
Evart radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Evart, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 71 miles south-southwest. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Evart?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Evart the lowest scan from KGRR is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Evart 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 Evart, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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