Brandon, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brandon, Fond du Lac County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brandon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Fond Du Lac forecast zone and Fond du Lac County — the most common reported hazard around Brandon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (65 days) and excessive heat (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2021 · 1 death · $23,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Nov 2025 | Mar 9, 2023 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 40 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Jul 2018 | Oct 2, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Jun 1, 2004 · $67 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2024 | Jun 12, 2008 · $17 million 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 Fond Du Lac forecast zone and Fond du Lac County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brandon get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Brandon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ripon 5 Ne weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.8 | 9.5 | 11.0 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 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 Brandon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 54 miles south-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 Brandon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 54 mi south-southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 62 mi north-northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 120 mi west | 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 Brandon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brandon, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 8 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Brandon'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.
Brandon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brandon, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 54 miles south-southeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brandon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brandon the lowest scan from KMKX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brandon 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 Brandon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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- Fox Lake, WI radar 14 mi
- North Fond du Lac, WI radar 16 mi
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