Gays Mills, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gays Mills, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gays Mills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Gays Mills, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flooding (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Sep 2024 | Jun 27, 1998 · $220,000 damage |
| Flooding | 54 | Jul 2024 | May 30, 2017 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2024 | Aug 18, 2007 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · 1 death · $12,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gays Mills get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Gays Mills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gays Mills weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 9.7 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 5.9 | 1.6 | 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 Gays Mills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 38 miles north-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 Gays Mills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 38 mi north-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 118 mi east-southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 120 mi south | 12,600 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 Gays Mills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gays Mills, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1954, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 24, 1984.
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 Gays Mills'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.
Gays Mills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gays Mills, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 38 miles north-northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gays Mills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gays Mills the lowest scan from KARX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gays Mills 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 Gays Mills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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