Baileys Harbor, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Baileys Harbor, Door County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Baileys Harbor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 94 days in the Door forecast zone and Door County — the most common reported hazard around Baileys Harbor, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 94 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2018 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2025 · $431,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | Jan 31, 2023 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Mar 2016 | Jul 14, 2010 · $434,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | Dec 1, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 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 Door forecast zone and Door County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Baileys Harbor get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Baileys Harbor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ephraim 1Ne-Wwtp weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.5 | 13.8 | 16.8 | 14.1 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 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 Baileys Harbor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 62 miles 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 Baileys Harbor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 62 mi southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 103 mi north | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 119 mi east | 12,500 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 Baileys Harbor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Baileys Harbor, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on August 19, 1968, which passed about 24 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 9, 2001.
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 Baileys Harbor'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.
Baileys Harbor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Baileys Harbor, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 62 miles southwest. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Baileys Harbor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Baileys Harbor the lowest scan from KGRB is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Baileys Harbor 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 Baileys Harbor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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