Lake Tomahawk, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Tomahawk, Oneida County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Tomahawk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 101 days in the Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Tomahawk, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (78 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 101 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | May 2025 | Jul 30, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2020 | Sep 6, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2016 | Apr 18, 2002 · $16,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Mar 2000 | — |
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 Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Tomahawk get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Lake Tomahawk, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Germain weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 8.6 | 13.5 | 15.2 | 14.6 | 11.7 | 8.2 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lake Tomahawk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 109 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 Lake Tomahawk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 109 mi east-northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 115 mi southeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 144 mi west-northwest | 17,100 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 Lake Tomahawk
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Tomahawk, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 25, 1950, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2020, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 25, 2008.
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 Lake Tomahawk'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.
Lake Tomahawk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Tomahawk, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 109 miles east-northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Tomahawk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Tomahawk the lowest scan from KMQT is about 11,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Tomahawk 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 Lake Tomahawk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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