Blue Mounds, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blue Mounds, Dane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blue Mounds?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 174 days in the Dane forecast zone and Dane County — the most common reported hazard around Blue Mounds, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (69 days) and excessive heat (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 174 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 2013 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Nov 2025 | Feb 23, 2007 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 47 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 41 | Apr 2026 | Aug 22, 2007 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2017 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 34 | Apr 2026 | Aug 20, 2018 · $33 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2024 | Aug 20, 2018 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $750,000 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 Dane forecast zone and Dane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blue Mounds get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Blue Mounds, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mazomanie Wwtp weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.7 | 6.5 | 7.7 | 9.5 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 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 Blue Mounds?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 65 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 Blue Mounds | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 65 mi east | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 88 mi northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,300 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 Blue Mounds
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blue Mounds, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 280 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 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 Blue Mounds'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.
Blue Mounds radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blue Mounds, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 65 miles east. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blue Mounds?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blue Mounds the lowest scan from KMKX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blue Mounds 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 Blue Mounds, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Black Earth, WI radar 9 mi
- Mazomanie, WI radar 11 mi
- Cross Plains, WI radar 11 mi
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- Dodgeville, WI radar 16 mi
- Spring Green, WI radar 16 mi
- New Glarus, WI radar 17 mi
- Middleton, WI radar 17 mi