Boscobel, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boscobel, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boscobel?
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 Boscobel, 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 Boscobel get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Boscobel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Steuben 4 Se weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.8 | 7.9 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 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 Boscobel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 53 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 Boscobel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 53 mi north-northwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 106 mi south | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 109 mi east | 11,000 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 Boscobel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boscobel, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1954, which passed about 24 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 155 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Boscobel'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.
Boscobel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boscobel, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 53 miles north-northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boscobel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boscobel the lowest scan from KARX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Boscobel 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 Boscobel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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