Bear Creek, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bear Creek, Outagamie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bear Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Outagamie forecast zone and Outagamie County — the most common reported hazard around Bear Creek, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2, 2011 · $5.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Dec 2025 | Feb 9, 2020 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2026 | Jun 16, 1996 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2024 | Jul 13, 2024 · $290,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Oct 2020 | Apr 20, 2017 · $100,000 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 Outagamie forecast zone and Outagamie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bear Creek get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Bear Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clintonville weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.5 | 9.6 | 10.8 | 10.2 | 6.7 | 4.1 | 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 Bear Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 30 miles east. 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 Bear Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 30 mi east | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 108 mi south | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 132 mi west-southwest | 14,700 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 Bear Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bear Creek, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which passed about 5 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 23, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Bear Creek'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.
Bear Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bear Creek, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 30 miles east. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bear Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bear Creek the lowest scan from KGRB is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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