Bangor, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bangor, La Crosse County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bangor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the La Crosse forecast zone and La Crosse County — the most common reported hazard around Bangor, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and flooding (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Jun 27, 1998 · $275,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Mar 2026 | Nov 20, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 62 | Jun 2025 | Jul 20, 2017 · $3.4 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | Feb 8, 2016 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Aug 2020 | May 15, 2017 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2021 | Aug 18, 2007 · $12 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $225,000 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 La Crosse forecast zone and La Crosse County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bangor get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Bangor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the La Crosse Wfo weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.5 | 14.5 | 10.5 | 12.4 | 8.3 | 4.5 | 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 Bangor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 11 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 Bangor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 11 mi west-southwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 138 mi east-southeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 143 mi west-northwest | 16,800 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 Bangor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bangor, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1965, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 26, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 28, 2023.
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 Bangor'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.
Bangor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bangor, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 11 miles west-southwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bangor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bangor the lowest scan from KARX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bangor 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 Bangor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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