Keshena, WI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Keshena, Menominee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Keshena?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 64 days in the Menominee forecast zone and Menominee County — the most common reported hazard around Keshena, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms64Mar 2026Mar 14, 2026 · $2,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds36Jul 2021Aug 21, 2013 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2026—
Ice storms & sleet7Mar 2025—
High winds4Oct 2010Nov 10, 1998 · $1,000 damage
Flooding3Jul 2019Jul 20, 2019 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage2Jun 2017Jun 11, 2017 · $25,000 damage
Blizzards1Jan 1996—

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 Menominee forecast zone and Menominee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Keshena get?

A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Keshena, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shawano 2Ssw weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.33.59.811.810.87.44.30.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Keshena?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 34 miles southeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over KeshenaView
KGRB
Green Bay, WI		34 mi southeast2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMQT
Marquette, MI		125 mi north-northeast13,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMKX
Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI		131 mi south14,700 ftLimited — 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 Keshena

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keshena, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on June 7, 2007, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 23, 2025, which crossed near town.

Hail: 98 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 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 Keshena'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.

Keshena radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Keshena, WI?

KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 34 miles southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Keshena?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Keshena the lowest scan from KGRB is about 2,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Keshena 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 Keshena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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