Kennan, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kennan, Price County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kennan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 91 days in the Price forecast zone and Price County — the most common reported hazard around Kennan, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 · $120,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Jun 1998 | — |
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 Price forecast zone and Price County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kennan get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Kennan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jump Rvr 3E weather station 14.7 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 Kennan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 119 miles 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 Kennan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 119 mi northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 122 mi south-southwest | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 140 mi east-southeast | 16,300 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 Kennan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kennan, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2019, which crossed near town.
Hail: 95 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 18, 2024.
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 Kennan'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.
Kennan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kennan, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 119 miles northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kennan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kennan the lowest scan from KDLH is about 12,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kennan 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 Kennan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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