Laona, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laona, Forest County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 105 days in the Forest forecast zone and Forest County — the most common reported hazard around Laona, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 105 | Apr 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 · $8,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Jun 2024 | Jun 23, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2010 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Apr 2002 | Jul 8, 2000 · $154,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 1996 | — |
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 Forest forecast zone and Forest County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Laona get?
A normal year brings about 80 inches of snow to Laona, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laona 6 Sw weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 9.3 | 15.5 | 16.4 | 12.6 | 13.7 | 9.5 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Laona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 78 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 Laona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 78 mi south-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 86 mi northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 172 mi southwest | 22,800 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 Laona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laona, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F3 on June 8, 1985, which passed about 21 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 27, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 7, 2005.
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 Laona'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.
Laona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laona, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 78 miles south-southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laona the lowest scan from KGRB is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Laona 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 Laona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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