Ellison Bay, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ellison Bay, Door County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ellison Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 94 days in the Door forecast zone and Door County — the most common reported hazard around Ellison Bay, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 94 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2018 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2025 · $431,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | Jan 31, 2023 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Mar 2016 | Jul 14, 2010 · $434,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | Dec 1, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 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 Door forecast zone and Door County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ellison Bay get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Ellison Bay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ephraim 1Ne-Wwtp weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.5 | 13.8 | 16.8 | 14.1 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 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 Ellison Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 73 miles 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 Ellison Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 73 mi southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 91 mi north-northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 117 mi east | 12,300 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 Ellison Bay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ellison Bay, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 23, 1998, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 26, 1998.
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 Ellison Bay'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.
Ellison Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ellison Bay, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 73 miles southwest. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ellison Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ellison Bay the lowest scan from KGRB is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ellison Bay 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 Ellison Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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