Howard, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Howard, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Howard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Howard, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (71 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Nov 2025 | Apr 13, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 31, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2020 | Mar 15, 2019 · $1.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jun 2025 | Jun 6, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Sep 17, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 2010 · $200,000 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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Howard get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Howard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Green Bay weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.1 | 13.1 | 14.3 | 12.0 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 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 Howard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 5 miles south-southwest. 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 Howard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 5 mi south-southwest | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 113 mi south-southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 138 mi north | 15,900 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 Howard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Howard, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1984, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 23, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Howard'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.
Howard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Howard, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 5 miles south-southwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Howard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Howard the lowest scan from KGRB is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Howard 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 Howard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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