Howards Grove, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Howards Grove, Sheboygan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Howards Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Sheboygan forecast zone and Sheboygan County — the most common reported hazard around Howards Grove, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and excessive heat (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2018 · $1.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2017 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 37 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Dec 21, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 20 | Jul 2025 | Jun 1, 2004 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $775,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Apr 2011 | May 20, 2004 · $130,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 1998 · $40 million 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 Sheboygan forecast zone and Sheboygan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Howards Grove get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Howards Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plymouth Wwtp weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.3 | 10.7 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Howards Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 48 miles north-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 Howards Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 48 mi north-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 70 mi south-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,700 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 Howards Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Howards Grove, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 21, 1974, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 83 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 1, 2006.
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 Howards Grove'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.
Howards Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Howards Grove, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 48 miles north-northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Howards Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Howards Grove the lowest scan from KGRB is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Howards Grove 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 Howards Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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