Brule, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brule, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brule?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 145 days in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Brule, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 145 | Mar 2026 | Mar 16, 2023 · $330,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2016 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Sep 2021 | Jul 25, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Sep 2017 | Jul 17, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Jun 20, 2012 · $21 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Apr 2018 | — |
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 Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brule?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 36 miles west-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 Brule | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 36 mi west-northwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 152 mi southwest | 18,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 190 mi south | 26,800 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 Brule
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brule, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2020, which touched down about 5 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 14, 2000.
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 Brule'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.
Brule radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brule, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 36 miles west-northwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brule?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brule the lowest scan from KDLH is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brule 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 Brule, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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