Milwaukee, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milwaukee, Northampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milwaukee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Northampton forecast zone and Northampton County — the most common reported hazard around Milwaukee, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jul 2025 | Jul 3, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $22 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2020 | Aug 27, 2011 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2000 | Apr 8, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2010 | May 27, 2010 · $3,000 damage |
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 Northampton forecast zone and Northampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milwaukee get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Milwaukee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murfreesboro weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Milwaukee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 42 miles north-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 Milwaukee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 42 mi north-northeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 87 mi southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 114 mi south | 11,800 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 Milwaukee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milwaukee, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on January 4, 2023, which touched down about 14 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Milwaukee'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.
Milwaukee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milwaukee, NC?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 42 miles north-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milwaukee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milwaukee the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Murfreesboro, NC radar 8 mi
- Ahoskie, NC radar 16 mi
- Weldon, NC radar 21 mi
- Scotland Neck, NC radar 22 mi
- Roanoke Rapids, NC radar 23 mi
- Enfield, NC radar 29 mi
- Windsor, NC radar 33 mi
- Tarboro, NC radar 39 mi
- Princeville, NC radar 39 mi
- Williamston, NC radar 40 mi