Waverly, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Eaton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Eaton forecast zone and Eaton County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2023 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2013 | Jul 28, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2020 | Apr 17, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Eaton forecast zone and Eaton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lansing Capital City Ap weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.9 | 11.3 | 14.3 | 12.9 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 47 miles west-northwest. 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 Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 47 mi west-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 59 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,100 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1977, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 115 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 12, 2021.
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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 47 miles west-northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KGRR is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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