Belmont, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belmont, Lafayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County — the most common reported hazard around Belmont, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and excessive heat (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Jul 11, 2011 · $1.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Nov 2025 | Apr 11, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Jun 1, 2004 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2008 · $762,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $410,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 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 Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Belmont get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Belmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platteville weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 11.9 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Belmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 79 miles south. 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 Belmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 79 mi south | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 92 mi east | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Belmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belmont, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 277 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 1994.
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 Belmont'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.
Belmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belmont, WI?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 79 miles south. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belmont the lowest scan from KDVN is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Belmont 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 Belmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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