Gordon, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gordon, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gordon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 145 days in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Gordon, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 145 | Mar 2026 | Mar 16, 2023 · $330,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2016 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Sep 2021 | Jul 25, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Sep 2017 | Jul 17, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Jun 20, 2012 · $21 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Apr 2018 | — |
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 Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gordon get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Gordon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gordon weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 8.9 | 12.8 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 5.8 | 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 Gordon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 46 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 Gordon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 129 mi southwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 170 mi south | 22,200 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 Gordon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gordon, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 2 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2019, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 112 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 August 14, 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 Gordon'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.
Gordon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gordon, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 46 miles north-northwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gordon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gordon the lowest scan from KDLH is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gordon 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 Gordon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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