Little Sturgeon, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Little Sturgeon, Door County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Little Sturgeon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 94 days in the Door forecast zone and Door County — the most common reported hazard around Little Sturgeon, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 94 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2018 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2025 · $431,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | Jan 31, 2023 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Mar 2016 | Jul 14, 2010 · $434,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | Dec 1, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 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 Door forecast zone and Door County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Little Sturgeon get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Little Sturgeon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.4 | 13.7 | 15.6 | 12.9 | 8.6 | 4.0 | 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 Little Sturgeon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 35 miles 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 Little Sturgeon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 35 mi southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 117 mi north | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 138 mi south-southwest | 15,900 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 Little Sturgeon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Little Sturgeon, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on August 19, 1968, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 23, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 99 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Little Sturgeon'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.
Little Sturgeon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Little Sturgeon, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 35 miles southwest. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Little Sturgeon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Little Sturgeon the lowest scan from KGRB is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Little Sturgeon 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 Little Sturgeon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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