Level Park-Oak Park, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Level Park-Oak Park, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Level Park-Oak Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Level Park-Oak Park, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | May 2026 | Jun 12, 1998 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Nov 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2013 | Apr 17, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2011 | May 18, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 1998 | May 1, 1998 · $11,000 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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Level Park-Oak Park get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Level Park-Oak Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Battle Creek 5Nw weather station in town. 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 Level Park-Oak Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 39 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 Level Park-Oak Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 39 mi north-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 94 mi east-northeast | 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 Level Park-Oak Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Level Park-Oak Park, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Level Park-Oak Park'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.
Level Park-Oak Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Level Park-Oak Park, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 39 miles north-northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Level Park-Oak Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Level Park-Oak Park the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Level Park-Oak Park 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 Level Park-Oak Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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