Amery, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amery, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amery?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 91 days in the Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Amery, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | Sep 12, 2005 · $4.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2015 | Sep 1, 2002 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 · $18,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2010 | Oct 26, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1996 | — |
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 Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Amery?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 67 miles west-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 Amery | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 67 mi west-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 106 mi north | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 118 mi south-southeast | 12,300 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 Amery
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amery, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 23, 1952, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 16, 2017.
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 Amery'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.
Amery radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amery, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 67 miles west-southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Amery?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Amery the lowest scan from KMPX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Amery 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 Amery, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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