Vandalia, MI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Vandalia, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Vandalia?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Vandalia, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (102 days) and high winds (11 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	115	Jun 2026	Aug 3, 2022 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms	102	Mar 2026	—
High winds	11	Nov 2019	—
Flash flooding	9	Jun 2018	—
Ice storms & sleet	5	Feb 2007	Feb 24, 2007 · $30,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	5	Jan 2024	—
Flooding	5	Jun 2024	Feb 20, 2018 · $550,000 damage
Blizzards	4	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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Vandalia get?

A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Vandalia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Three Rivers weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.0 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	2.9	9.3	15.0	9.7	3.7	0.6	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 Vandalia?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 41 miles south-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 Vandalia	View
KIWX Fort Wayne, IN	41 mi south-southeast	2,700 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGRR Grand Rapids, MI	70 mi north-northeast	5,600 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLOT Chicago, IL	114 mi west	11,700 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 Vandalia

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vandalia, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 17, 1963.

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 Vandalia'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.

Vandalia radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Vandalia, MI?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 41 miles south-southeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Vandalia?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vandalia the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Vandalia 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 Vandalia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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