Blanchardville, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blanchardville, Lafayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blanchardville?
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 Blanchardville, 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 Blanchardville get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Blanchardville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blanchardville #2 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (10.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.6 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 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 Blanchardville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 67 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 Blanchardville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 67 mi east | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 91 mi south-southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 97 mi northwest | 9,100 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 Blanchardville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blanchardville, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 13, 2006.
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 Blanchardville'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.
Blanchardville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blanchardville, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 67 miles east. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blanchardville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blanchardville the lowest scan from KMKX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blanchardville 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 Blanchardville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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