Lac du Flambeau, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lac du Flambeau?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 134 days in the Vilas forecast zone and Vilas County — the most common reported hazard around Lac du Flambeau, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 134 | Apr 2026 | Dec 3, 2013 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Apr 2026 | Jul 30, 1999 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2017 | Jun 11, 2017 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2013 | Apr 3, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
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 Vilas forecast zone and Vilas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lac du Flambeau get?
A normal year brings about 99 inches of snow to Lac du Flambeau, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minocqua weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 12.8 | 19.7 | 20.4 | 16.5 | 16.9 | 8.8 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lac du Flambeau?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 119 miles east-northeast. 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 Lac du Flambeau | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 119 mi east-northeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 133 mi southeast | 15,000 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 Lac du Flambeau
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lac du Flambeau, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 8, 1985, which passed about 12 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2020, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 16, 1997.
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 Lac du Flambeau'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.
Lac du Flambeau radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lac du Flambeau, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 119 miles east-northeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lac du Flambeau?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lac du Flambeau the lowest scan from KMQT 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 Lac du Flambeau 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 Lac du Flambeau, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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