Horicon, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Horicon, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Horicon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around Horicon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and excessive heat (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $3.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Nov 2025 | Dec 11, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 39 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 21, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · $23 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2024 | Jun 8, 2008 · $9.9 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $700,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Horicon get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Horicon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Horicon Wwtp weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.3 | 10.2 | 10.9 | 10.1 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 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 Horicon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 33 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 Horicon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 33 mi south | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 77 mi north-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 130 mi west-northwest | 14,500 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 Horicon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Horicon, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 18 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-inch hail on May 14, 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 Horicon'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.
Horicon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Horicon, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 33 miles south. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Horicon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Horicon the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Horicon 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 Horicon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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