Babcock, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Babcock, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Babcock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around Babcock, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (72 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2025 | Jul 20, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Mar 2026 | Dec 11, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2017 | Feb 21, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2022 | Nov 10, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Babcock get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Babcock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mather 3 Nw weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.9 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 7.4 | 3.5 | 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 Babcock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 63 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 Babcock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 63 mi west-southwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 99 mi east | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 121 mi southeast | 12,900 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 Babcock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Babcock, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1957, which passed about 9 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on June 15, 2022, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 7, 2007.
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 Babcock'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.
Babcock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Babcock, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 63 miles west-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Babcock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Babcock the lowest scan from KARX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Babcock 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 Babcock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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