Lake Wazeecha, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Wazeecha, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Wazeecha?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Wazeecha, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (72 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2025 | Jul 20, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Mar 2026 | Dec 11, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2017 | Feb 21, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2022 | Nov 10, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Wazeecha get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Lake Wazeecha, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wis Rapids Grand Av B weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.4 | 12.0 | 12.2 | 10.2 | 6.9 | 3.0 | 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 Lake Wazeecha?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 81 miles west-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Lake Wazeecha | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 81 mi west-southwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 81 mi east | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 114 mi south-southeast | 11,700 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 Wazeecha
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Wazeecha, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which passed about 22 miles east of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 8 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 7, 2007.
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 Wazeecha'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 Wazeecha radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Wazeecha, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 81 miles west-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Wazeecha?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Wazeecha the lowest scan from KARX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Wazeecha 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 Wazeecha, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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