Holcombe, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holcombe, Chippewa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holcombe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 84 days in the Chippewa forecast zone and Chippewa County — the most common reported hazard around Holcombe, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jul 2025 | May 19, 1996 · $900,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2022 | Sep 21, 2016 · $882,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2009 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2011 | Jul 20, 2001 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2017 | Jun 8, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Chippewa forecast zone and Chippewa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Holcombe get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Holcombe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sheldon weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.7 | 10.1 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Holcombe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 97 miles south. 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 Holcombe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 97 mi south | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 122 mi west-southwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 123 mi north-northwest | 13,300 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 Holcombe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holcombe, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 15, 2021, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 18, 2001.
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 Holcombe'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.
Holcombe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holcombe, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 97 miles south. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holcombe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holcombe the lowest scan from KARX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Holcombe 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 Holcombe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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