Catawba, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Catawba, Price County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Catawba?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 91 days in the Price forecast zone and Price County — the most common reported hazard around Catawba, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 · $120,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Jun 1998 | — |
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 Price forecast zone and Price County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Catawba?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 120 miles 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 Catawba | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 120 mi northwest | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 123 mi south-southwest | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 138 mi east-southeast | 16,000 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 Catawba
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Catawba, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2019, which passed about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1995.
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 Catawba'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.
Catawba radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Catawba, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 120 miles northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Catawba?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Catawba the lowest scan from KDLH is about 12,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Catawba 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 Catawba, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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