Stephenson, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stephenson, Menominee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stephenson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 71 days in the Menominee forecast zone and Menominee County — the most common reported hazard around Stephenson, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jul 2025 | Jun 15, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2026 | May 18, 2020 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Jun 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | 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 Menominee forecast zone and Menominee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Stephenson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 68 miles south-southwest. 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 Stephenson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 68 mi south-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 77 mi north | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 145 mi east-southeast | 17,200 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 Stephenson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stephenson, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on August 19, 1968, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 15, 2022, which passed about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 81 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 19, 1968.
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 Stephenson'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.
Stephenson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stephenson, MI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 68 miles south-southwest. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stephenson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stephenson the lowest scan from KGRB is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stephenson 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 Stephenson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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