Kiel, WI Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Kiel, Manitowoc 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 Kiel?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 90 days in the Manitowoc forecast zone and Manitowoc County — the most common reported hazard around Kiel, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days) and flooding (16 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms90Dec 2025Nov 30, 2008 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds62May 2026May 31, 1998 · $150,000 damage
Flooding16Dec 2019Jun 16, 1996 · $3.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill12Jan 2026—
High winds10Apr 2020Nov 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage
Blizzards8Mar 2026—
Excessive heat8Jun 2026Jul 17, 2013 · 1 death
Flash flooding7Apr 2026Jun 12, 2008 · $20 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 Manitowoc forecast zone and Manitowoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Kiel get?

A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Kiel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chilton weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).

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

Which radars cover Kiel?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 41 miles north. 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 KielView
KGRB
Green Bay, WI		41 mi north2,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMKX
Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI		71 mi south-southwest5,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KGRR
Grand Rapids, MI		143 mi east-southeast16,900 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 Kiel

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kiel, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 29, 1998.

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 Kiel'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.

Kiel radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Kiel, WI?

KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 41 miles north. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Kiel?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kiel the lowest scan from KGRB is about 2,700 ft up.

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

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