Darlington, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Darlington, Lafayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Darlington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County — the most common reported hazard around Darlington, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and excessive heat (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Jul 11, 2011 · $1.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Nov 2025 | Apr 11, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Jun 1, 2004 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2008 · $762,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $410,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Darlington get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Darlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Darlington Wwtp weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.2 | 6.2 | 11.3 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Darlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 77 miles south-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Darlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 77 mi south-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 82 mi east-northeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 96 mi northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Darlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Darlington, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 13, 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 Darlington'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.
Darlington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Darlington, WI?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 77 miles south-southwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Darlington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Darlington the lowest scan from KDVN is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Darlington 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 Darlington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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