Friesland, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Friesland, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Friesland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Friesland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $3.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Nov 2025 | Dec 1, 2007 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 45 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · $24 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 40 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2024 | Jun 8, 2008 · $56 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2018 | Jun 26, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $10,000 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 Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Friesland get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Friesland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dalton weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.8 | 7.1 | 14.6 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 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 Friesland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 50 miles south-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 Friesland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 50 mi south-southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 79 mi northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 107 mi west | 10,700 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 Friesland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Friesland, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 3, 2004.
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 Friesland'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.
Friesland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Friesland, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 50 miles south-southeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Friesland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Friesland the lowest scan from KMKX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Friesland 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 Friesland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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