Watervliet, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Watervliet, Berrien County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Watervliet?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Northern Berrien forecast zone and Berrien County — the most common reported hazard around Watervliet, 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 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Northern Berrien forecast zone and Berrien County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Watervliet get?
A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to Watervliet, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Benton Harbor Ap weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (29.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.8 | 16.6 | 29.5 | 18.8 | 7.7 | 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 Watervliet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 61 miles northeast. 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 Watervliet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 61 mi northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 64 mi south-southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,900 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 Watervliet
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Watervliet, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 13, 1980, which passed about 3 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 7, 2024, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 23, 2006.
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 Watervliet'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.
Watervliet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Watervliet, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 61 miles northeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Watervliet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Watervliet the lowest scan from KGRR is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Watervliet 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 Watervliet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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