Herbster, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Herbster, Bayfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Herbster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 166 days in the Bayfield forecast zone and Bayfield County — the most common reported hazard around Herbster, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 166 | Mar 2026 | Nov 13, 2010 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 19, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2024 | Jul 18, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2023 | Jul 12, 2016 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
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 Bayfield forecast zone and Bayfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Herbster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 46 miles west. 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 Herbster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 46 mi west | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 176 mi east | 23,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 177 mi southwest | 23,900 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 Herbster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Herbster. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 12, 1976, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 11, 2014, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 38 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 27, 2010.
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 Herbster'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.
Herbster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Herbster, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 46 miles west. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 176 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Herbster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Herbster the lowest scan from KDLH is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Herbster 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 Herbster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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