Francis Creek, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Francis Creek, Manitowoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Francis Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 90 days in the Manitowoc forecast zone and Manitowoc County — the most common reported hazard around Francis Creek, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Dec 2025 | Nov 30, 2008 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | May 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Dec 2019 | Jun 16, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Apr 2020 | Nov 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Apr 2026 | Jun 12, 2008 · $20 million damage |
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 Manitowoc forecast zone and Manitowoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Francis Creek get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Francis Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Manitowoc weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 11.1 | 7.8 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 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 Francis Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 28 miles northwest. 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 Francis Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 28 mi northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 142 mi southeast | 16,500 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 Francis Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Francis Creek, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 5, 1994, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 29, 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 Francis 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.
Francis Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Francis Creek, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 28 miles northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Francis Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Francis Creek the lowest scan from KGRB is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Francis 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 Francis Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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