Long Lake, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Long Lake, Florence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Long Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 94 days in the Florence forecast zone and Florence County — the most common reported hazard around Long Lake, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 94 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jul 2025 | Apr 18, 2004 · $120,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 2018 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2004 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2010 | Apr 6, 1997 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2010 | Jul 15, 1999 · $1.6 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 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 Florence forecast zone and Florence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Long Lake get?
A normal year brings about 67 inches of snow to Long Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stambaugh 2Sse weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 14.6 | 12.5 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Long Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 72 miles northeast. 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 Long Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 72 mi northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 182 mi west-northwest | 25,000 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 Long Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Long Lake, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on May 30, 1994, which passed about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 27, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 83 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 Long 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.
Long Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Long Lake, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 72 miles northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Long Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Long Lake the lowest scan from KMQT is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Long 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 Long Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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