Chilton, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chilton, Calumet County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chilton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the Calumet forecast zone and Calumet County — the most common reported hazard around Chilton, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jun 2026 | Apr 13, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2025 | Jun 12, 2008 · $5.5 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2019 | May 3, 2018 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2026 | Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death |
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 Calumet forecast zone and Calumet County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chilton get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Chilton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chilton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.9 | 9.9 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chilton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 32 miles north. 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 Chilton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 32 mi north | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 76 mi south-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 151 mi west | 18,400 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 Chilton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chilton, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 250 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-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 Chilton'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.
Chilton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chilton, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 32 miles north. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chilton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chilton the lowest scan from KGRB is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chilton 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 Chilton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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