Bowler, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bowler, Shawano County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bowler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 81 days in the Shawano forecast zone and Shawano County — the most common reported hazard around Bowler, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (78 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 1997 · $301,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2016 | Jun 16, 1996 · $26 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2011 | Aug 23, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2010 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 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 Shawano forecast zone and Shawano County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bowler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 50 miles east-southeast. 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 Bowler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 50 mi east-southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 131 mi west-southwest | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 133 mi south | 14,900 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 Bowler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bowler, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on June 7, 2007, which passed about 10 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 23, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 2007.
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 Bowler'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.
Bowler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bowler, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 50 miles east-southeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bowler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bowler the lowest scan from KGRB is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bowler 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 Bowler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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