Eau Claire, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eau Claire, Eau Claire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eau Claire?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 71 days in the Eau Claire forecast zone and Eau Claire County — the most common reported hazard around Eau Claire, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Dec 2025 | Mar 22, 2011 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Jul 23, 2005 · $592,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Sep 10, 2000 · 1 death · $3.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2019 | — |
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 Eau Claire forecast zone and Eau Claire County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eau Claire get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Eau Claire, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eau Claire 3Sw weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.3 | 13.1 | 10.0 | 13.5 | 8.3 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Eau Claire?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 70 miles south-southeast. 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 Eau Claire | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 70 mi south-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 101 mi west | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 144 mi north-northwest | 16,900 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 Eau Claire
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eau Claire, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2025, which passed about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 15, 2025.
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 Eau Claire'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.
Eau Claire radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eau Claire, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 70 miles south-southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eau Claire?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eau Claire the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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