Lone Rock, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lone Rock, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lone Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 61 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Lone Rock, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Apr 2026 | Jul 28, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Sep 2018 | Aug 18, 2007 · 1 death · $9.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Mar 2019 | Jun 8, 2008 · $3.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lone Rock get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Lone Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richland Ctr weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.4 | 10.7 | 11.3 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 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 Lone Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 66 miles northwest. 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 Lone Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 66 mi northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 85 mi east | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 110 mi south | 11,200 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 Lone Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lone Rock, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 6, 2011.
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 Lone Rock'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.
Lone Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lone Rock, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 66 miles northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lone Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lone Rock the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lone Rock 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 Lone Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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