Fall Creek, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fall Creek, Eau Claire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fall Creek?
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 Fall Creek, 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 Fall Creek get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Fall Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eau Claire 3Sw weather station 11.8 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 Fall Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 65 miles south. 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 Fall Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 112 mi west | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 150 mi north-northwest | 18,200 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 Fall Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fall Creek, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1958, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Fall Creek'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.
Fall Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fall Creek, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 65 miles south. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fall Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fall Creek the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fall Creek 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 Fall Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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