Kingston, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston, Green Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Green Lake forecast zone and Green Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Kingston, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Nov 2025 | Apr 11, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2019 | Jun 1, 2004 · $18 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2008 | May 8, 2004 · $25,000 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 Green Lake forecast zone and Green Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingston get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Kingston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dalton weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.8 | 7.1 | 14.6 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kingston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 58 miles south-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Kingston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 58 mi south-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 75 mi northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 103 mi west | 10,100 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 Kingston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 22, 2011.
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 Kingston'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.
Kingston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 58 miles south-southeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingston the lowest scan from KMKX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingston 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 Kingston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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