Iron Belt, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Iron Belt, Iron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Iron Belt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 233 days in the Iron forecast zone and Iron County — the most common reported hazard around Iron Belt, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (37 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 233 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2025 | May 18, 2022 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2018 | Jul 11, 2016 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2013 | Apr 12, 2002 · $1.3 million damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | 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 Iron forecast zone and Iron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Iron Belt get?
A normal year brings about 140 inches of snow to Iron Belt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Upson weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (37.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 14.0 | 37.3 | 33.7 | 21.5 | 15.8 | 11.5 | 1.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Iron Belt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 95 miles west-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 Iron Belt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 95 mi west-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 132 mi east | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 170 mi southeast | 22,200 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 Iron Belt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Iron Belt, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F3 on July 7, 1970, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2020, which touched down about 7 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 69 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 28, 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 Iron Belt'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.
Iron Belt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Iron Belt, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 95 miles west-northwest. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Iron Belt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Iron Belt the lowest scan from KDLH is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Iron Belt 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 Iron Belt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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