Westphalia, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westphalia, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westphalia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Westphalia, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $503,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Mar 8, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2009 | May 18, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | Apr 17, 2013 · $5.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2018 | — |
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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westphalia get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Westphalia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Ledge 1 Nw weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 9.2 | 12.9 | 8.9 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 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 Westphalia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 38 miles west. 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 Westphalia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 38 mi west | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 69 mi east-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,400 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 Westphalia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westphalia, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Westphalia'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.
Westphalia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westphalia, MI?
KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI), about 38 miles west. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westphalia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westphalia the lowest scan from KGRR is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westphalia 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 Westphalia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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