Gotham, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gotham, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gotham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 61 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Gotham, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Apr 2026 | Jul 28, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Sep 2018 | Aug 18, 2007 · 1 death · $9.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Mar 2019 | Jun 8, 2008 · $3.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gotham get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Gotham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richland Ctr weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.4 | 10.7 | 11.3 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 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 Gotham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 61 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 Gotham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 61 mi northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 90 mi east | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 112 mi south | 11,500 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 Gotham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gotham, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 6, 2011.
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 Gotham'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.
Gotham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gotham, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 61 miles northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gotham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gotham the lowest scan from KARX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gotham 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 Gotham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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