Richland, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richland, Kalamazoo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Kalamazoo forecast zone and Kalamazoo County — the most common reported hazard around Richland, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (83 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Jan 2026 | Feb 24, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2017 · $13 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2010 | Aug 23, 2002 · $210,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2011 | Sep 19, 1997 · $20,000 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 Kalamazoo forecast zone and Kalamazoo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richland get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Richland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Battle Creek 5Nw weather station 9.9 miles away. 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 Richland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 36 miles north. 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 Richland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 36 mi north | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 71 mi south | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,100 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 Richland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richland, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 23 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Richland'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.
Richland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richland, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 36 miles north. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richland the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richland 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 Richland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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