Florence, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Florence, Florence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Florence?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 94 days in the Florence forecast zone and Florence County — the most common reported hazard around Florence, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 94 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jul 2025 | Apr 18, 2004 · $120,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 2018 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2004 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2010 | Apr 6, 1997 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2010 | Jul 15, 1999 · $1.6 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 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 Florence forecast zone and Florence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Florence get?
A normal year brings about 66 inches of snow to Florence, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Florence weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 5.6 | 12.2 | 14.3 | 13.9 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Florence?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 53 miles northeast. 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 Florence | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 53 mi northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 99 mi south | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 185 mi east-southeast | 25,500 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 Florence
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Florence, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 4, 1986, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2020, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 2000.
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 Florence'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.
Florence radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Florence, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 53 miles northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Florence?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Florence the lowest scan from KMQT is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Florence 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 Florence, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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