Alma Center, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alma Center, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alma Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Alma Center, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (69 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jul 2025 | Aug 7, 1996 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Mar 2026 | Nov 29, 2025 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2010 · $3.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $6,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2017 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2016 | Jun 15, 2014 · 1 death · $82,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alma Center get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Alma Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Black Rvr Falls Sewage weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 10.6 | 9.8 | 10.9 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 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 Alma Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 45 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 Alma Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 45 mi south-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 133 mi west-northwest | 15,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 138 mi east | 15,900 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 Alma Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alma Center, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 9, 1990.
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 Alma Center'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.
Alma Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alma Center, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 45 miles south-southwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alma Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alma Center the lowest scan from KARX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alma Center 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 Alma Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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