Clinton, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, Rock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Rock forecast zone and Rock County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | Aug 5, 2000 · $6.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 54 | Apr 2026 | Jun 18, 1996 · $19 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 3 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2019 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 33 | Jul 2022 | Jun 30, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Apr 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 · $30 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Feb 20, 2014 · 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 Rock forecast zone and Rock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clinton get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Clinton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton Wwtp weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.1 | 9.7 | 10.8 | 11.1 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 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 Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 33 miles north-northeast. 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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 33 mi north-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 77 mi south-southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 109 mi southwest | 11,000 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinton, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 329 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 2, 2018.
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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 33 miles north-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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