Scotts, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scotts, Kalamazoo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scotts?
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 Scotts, 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 Scotts get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Scotts, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Battle Creek 5Nw weather station 14.3 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 Scotts?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 49 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 Scotts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 49 mi north | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,400 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 Scotts
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scotts, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 7 miles north of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 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 Scotts'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.
Scotts radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scotts, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 49 miles north. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scotts?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scotts the lowest scan from KGRR is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Scotts 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 Scotts, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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