Galesville, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Galesville, Trempealeau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Galesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Trempealeau forecast zone and Trempealeau County — the most common reported hazard around Galesville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and flooding (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2012 · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 72 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2010 · $6.6 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | Jul 19, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2013 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2023 | Jan 4, 1998 · $8,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2021 | Oct 2, 2006 · 1 death |
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 Trempealeau forecast zone and Trempealeau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Galesville get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Galesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galesville 2Wsw weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.1 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 2.0 | 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 Galesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 20 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 Galesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 20 mi south-southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 121 mi west-northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 160 mi east-southeast | 20,300 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 Galesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Galesville, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 25, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 381 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 28, 2023.
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 Galesville'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.
Galesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Galesville, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 20 miles south-southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Galesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Galesville the lowest scan from KARX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Galesville 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 Galesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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