Elcho, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elcho, Langlade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elcho?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 96 days in the Langlade forecast zone and Langlade County — the most common reported hazard around Elcho, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 96 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Jul 19, 2019 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Oct 26, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2017 | Mar 28, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2006 | Jul 24, 2006 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 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 Langlade forecast zone and Langlade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elcho get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Elcho, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Summit Lake weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 6.6 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 8.1 | 9.3 | 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 Elcho?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 84 miles 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 Elcho | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 84 mi southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 109 mi northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 149 mi southwest | 17,900 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 Elcho
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elcho, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 25, 1950, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 27, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 16, 1997.
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 Elcho'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.
Elcho radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elcho, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 84 miles southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elcho?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elcho the lowest scan from KGRB is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Elcho 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 Elcho, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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