Big Falls, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Falls, Waupaca County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Waupaca forecast zone and Waupaca County — the most common reported hazard around Big Falls, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (83 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jul 2025 | Jun 11, 2001 · $1.4 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Apr 2026 | Jul 5, 2024 · $260,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2026 | Mar 15, 2019 · $88,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2017 | Nov 10, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 · $250,000 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 Waupaca forecast zone and Waupaca County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Big Falls get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Big Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clintonville weather station 13.4 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 Big Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 45 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 Big Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 45 mi east | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 116 mi south-southeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 121 mi west-southwest | 12,800 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 Big Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Falls, 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 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 23, 2025, which passed about 2 miles west of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 8, 2000.
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 Big Falls'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.
Big Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Falls, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 45 miles east. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Falls the lowest scan from KGRB is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Big Falls 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 Big Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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