Jump River, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jump River, Taylor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jump River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County — the most common reported hazard around Jump River, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Mar 2026 | Dec 30, 2019 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Apr 2026 | Nov 15, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2011 | Sep 23, 2010 · $112,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $45,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2020 | Jun 22, 2002 · $95,000 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 Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jump River get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Jump River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jump Rvr 3E weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (17.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.2 | 17.0 | 17.2 | 13.7 | 11.0 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Jump River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 108 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 Jump River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 108 mi south | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 123 mi north-northwest | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 140 mi west-southwest | 16,200 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 Jump River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jump River, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 5, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1995.
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 Jump River'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.
Jump River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jump River, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 108 miles south. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jump River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jump River the lowest scan from KARX is about 10,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jump River 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 Jump River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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