Adams, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Adams, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Adams?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Adams, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2018 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | Dec 24, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2024 | Mar 14, 2019 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2024 | Aug 28, 2018 · $805,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2019 | Jul 13, 2015 · $20,000 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Adams get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Adams, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Friendship weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.2 | 14.8 | 11.9 | 13.9 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 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 Adams?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 69 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 Adams | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 69 mi west | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 93 mi southeast | 8,600 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 Adams
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Adams, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1957, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 22, 2011.
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 Adams'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.
Adams radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Adams, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 69 miles west. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Adams?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Adams the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Adams 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 Adams, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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