Kewaskum, WI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Kewaskum, Washington 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 Kewaskum?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Kewaskum, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and excessive heat (38 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds98Jun 2026May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $8.7 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms60Nov 2025Mar 28, 2009 · 3 deaths
Excessive heat38Jun 2026—
Extreme cold & wind chill34Jan 2026Mar 3, 2010 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage24Sep 2025Sep 22, 2025 · 1 death
High winds13Dec 2021Nov 10, 1998 · $450,000 damage
Flash flooding11Aug 2025Jun 8, 2008 · $8.6 million damage
Flooding10Apr 2026Aug 10, 2025 · 1 death · $1.0 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Kewaskum?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 41 miles south-southwest. 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 KewaskumView
KMKX
Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI		41 mi south-southwest2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGRB
Green Bay, WI		68 mi north5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLOT
Chicago, IL		132 mi south14,900 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 Kewaskum

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kewaskum, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 2004.

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 Kewaskum'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.

Kewaskum radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Kewaskum, WI?

KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 41 miles south-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Kewaskum?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kewaskum the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,800 ft up.

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

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