Beloit, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beloit, Rock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beloit?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Rock forecast zone and Rock County — the most common reported hazard around Beloit, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | Aug 5, 2000 · $6.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 54 | Apr 2026 | Jun 18, 1996 · $19 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 3 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2019 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 33 | Jul 2022 | Jun 30, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Apr 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 · $30 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Feb 20, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Rock forecast zone and Rock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beloit get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Beloit, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beloit weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.7 | 10.2 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 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 Beloit?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 39 miles northeast. 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 Beloit | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 39 mi northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 80 mi southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 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 Beloit
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beloit, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 361 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 7, 2020.
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 Beloit'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.
Beloit radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beloit, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 39 miles northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beloit?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beloit the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beloit 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 Beloit, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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