Chili, WI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Chili, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Chili?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Chili, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (22 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds86Jun 2026May 19, 1996 · $500,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms77Mar 2026—
Extreme cold & wind chill22Jan 2026—
Flooding18Apr 2023Jun 20, 2012 · 3 deaths · $20,000 damage
Flash flooding12Jul 2024Sep 21, 2016 · $1.8 million damage
Excessive heat8Jun 2026—
Ice storms & sleet7Apr 2026Mar 29, 2025 · $20,000 damage
High winds6Dec 2021Nov 10, 1998 · $50,000 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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Chili get?

A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Chili, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Neillsville 3Ese weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.43.410.99.19.47.72.70.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Chili?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 69 miles southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ChiliView
KARX
La Crosse, WI		69 mi southwest5,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KGRB
Green Bay, WI		111 mi east11,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMKX
Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI		146 mi southeast17,400 ftLimited — 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 Chili

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chili, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles west of town.

Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 24, 2023.

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 Chili'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.

Chili radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Chili, WI?

KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 69 miles southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Chili?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chili the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Chili 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 Chili, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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