Legend Lake, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Legend Lake, Menominee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Legend Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 64 days in the Menominee forecast zone and Menominee County — the most common reported hazard around Legend Lake, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 · $2,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jul 2021 | Aug 21, 2013 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2010 | Nov 10, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2019 | Jul 20, 2019 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2017 | Jun 11, 2017 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 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 Menominee forecast zone and Menominee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Legend Lake get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Legend Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shawano 2Ssw weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.5 | 9.8 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 7.4 | 4.3 | 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 Legend Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 35 miles 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 Legend Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 35 mi southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 123 mi north-northeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 133 mi south | 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 Legend Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Legend Lake, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on June 7, 2007, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 23, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 2, 2015.
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 Legend Lake'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.
Legend Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Legend Lake, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 35 miles southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Legend Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Legend Lake the lowest scan from KGRB is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Legend Lake 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 Legend Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Shawano, WI radar 8 mi
- Gillett, WI radar 12 mi
- Bonduel, WI radar 12 mi
- Oconto Falls, WI radar 20 mi
- Clintonville, WI radar 21 mi
- Pulaski, WI radar 22 mi
- Marion, WI radar 23 mi
- Seymour, WI radar 28 mi
- Black Creek, WI radar 29 mi
- Suamico, WI radar 31 mi