New Buffalo, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Buffalo, Berrien County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Buffalo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Southern Berrien forecast zone and Berrien County — the most common reported hazard around New Buffalo, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (15 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | May 21, 2004 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2023 | May 9, 1996 · $5.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2026 | Feb 20, 2018 · $8.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2006 | Jun 12, 2001 · $800,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | 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 Southern Berrien forecast zone and Berrien County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Buffalo get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to New Buffalo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laporte weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 4.0 | 13.8 | 23.0 | 16.0 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 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 New Buffalo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 62 miles east-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 New Buffalo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 62 mi east-southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 70 mi west | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 98 mi northeast | 9,300 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 New Buffalo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Buffalo, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on October 24, 2001, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 7, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 7, 2024.
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 New Buffalo'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.
New Buffalo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Buffalo, MI?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 62 miles east-southeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Buffalo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Buffalo the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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