Walloon Lake, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walloon Lake, Charlevoix County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walloon Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 29 days in the Charlevoix forecast zone and Charlevoix County — the most common reported hazard around Walloon Lake, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (16 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Mar 2025 | May 30, 2013 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Nov 2020 | Apr 13, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2025 | Dec 16, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2000 | — |
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 Charlevoix forecast zone and Charlevoix County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walloon Lake get?
A normal year brings about 120 inches of snow to Walloon Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Petoskey Ncmc weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 11.5 | 33.6 | 34.6 | 20.4 | 13.1 | 6.4 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Walloon Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 27 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 Walloon Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 27 mi south-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 153 mi northwest | 18,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 164 mi west-southwest | 21,000 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 Walloon Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walloon Lake, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF3 on May 20, 2022, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 22, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 51 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 8, 2016.
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 Walloon Lake'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.
Walloon Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walloon Lake, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 27 miles south-southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walloon Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walloon Lake the lowest scan from KAPX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walloon Lake 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 Walloon Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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