Diamond Bluff, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Diamond Bluff, Pierce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Diamond Bluff?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County — the most common reported hazard around Diamond Bluff, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1996 · $3.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2020 | Aug 13, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2010 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 1998 | — |
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 Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Diamond Bluff get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Diamond Bluff, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Red Wing weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.8 | 8.7 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 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 Diamond Bluff?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 48 miles west-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 Diamond Bluff | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 48 mi west-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 91 mi southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 152 mi north | 18,700 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 Diamond Bluff
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Diamond Bluff, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 29, 2024, which passed about 6 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 319 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 1988.
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 Diamond Bluff'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.
Diamond Bluff radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Diamond Bluff, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 48 miles west-northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Diamond Bluff?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Diamond Bluff the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Diamond Bluff 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 Diamond Bluff, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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