Black River Falls, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Black River Falls, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Black River Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Black River Falls, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (69 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jul 2025 | Aug 7, 1996 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Mar 2026 | Nov 29, 2025 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2010 · $3.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $6,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2017 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2016 | Jun 15, 2014 · 1 death · $82,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Black River Falls get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Black River Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Black Rvr Falls Sewage weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 10.6 | 9.8 | 10.9 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 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 Black River Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 37 miles south-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 Black River Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 37 mi south-southwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 136 mi east | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 139 mi west-northwest | 16,100 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 Black River Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Black River Falls, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1965, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2024, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 27, 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 Black River 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.
Black River Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Black River Falls, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 37 miles south-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Black River Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Black River Falls the lowest scan from KARX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Black River 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 Black River Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Neillsville, WI radar 22 mi
- Blair, WI radar 23 mi
- Whitehall, WI radar 25 mi
- Sparta, WI radar 25 mi
- Osseo, WI radar 27 mi
- Tomah, WI radar 27 mi
- Independence, WI radar 29 mi
- Bangor, WI radar 29 mi
- Galesville, WI radar 29 mi
- Augusta, WI radar 30 mi