Cleveland, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cleveland, Manitowoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cleveland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 90 days in the Manitowoc forecast zone and Manitowoc County — the most common reported hazard around Cleveland, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Dec 2025 | Nov 30, 2008 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | May 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Dec 2019 | Jun 16, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Apr 2020 | Nov 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Apr 2026 | Jun 12, 2008 · $20 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 Manitowoc forecast zone and Manitowoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cleveland get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Cleveland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Manitowoc weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 11.1 | 7.8 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 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 Cleveland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 44 miles north-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 Cleveland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 44 mi north-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 77 mi south-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,700 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 Cleveland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cleveland, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 21, 1974, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 1, 2006.
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 Cleveland'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.
Cleveland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cleveland, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 44 miles north-northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cleveland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cleveland the lowest scan from KGRB is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cleveland 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 Cleveland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Sheboygan, WI radar 12 mi
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- Sheboygan Falls, WI radar 14 mi
- Kiel, WI radar 14 mi
- Elkhart Lake, WI radar 14 mi
- Plymouth, WI radar 16 mi
- New Holstein, WI radar 17 mi
- Two Rivers, WI radar 19 mi