Maiden Rock, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maiden Rock, Pierce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maiden Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County — the most common reported hazard around Maiden Rock, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1996 · $3.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2020 | Aug 13, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2010 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 1998 | — |
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 Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maiden Rock get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Maiden Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake City weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 11.9 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 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 Maiden Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 65 miles west-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 Maiden Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 65 mi west-northwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 76 mi southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 157 mi north | 19,500 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 Maiden Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maiden Rock, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 3, 1973.
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 Maiden 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.
Maiden Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maiden Rock, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 65 miles west-northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maiden Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maiden Rock the lowest scan from KMPX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Maiden 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 Maiden Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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