Bloomington, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bloomington, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bloomington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Bloomington, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (68 days) and flooding (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2006 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Mar 2026 | Jan 20, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2001 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Aug 2025 | Jul 21, 2017 · $8.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bloomington get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Bloomington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lancaster 4 Wsw weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.6 | 8.7 | 10.0 | 8.9 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bloomington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 66 miles north-northwest. 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 Bloomington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 120 mi east | 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 Bloomington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bloomington, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1954, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 22, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 2, 1969.
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 Bloomington'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.
Bloomington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bloomington, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 66 miles north-northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bloomington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bloomington the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bloomington 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 Bloomington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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