Manitowoc, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manitowoc, Manitowoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manitowoc?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 90 days in the Manitowoc forecast zone and Manitowoc County — the most common reported hazard around Manitowoc, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Dec 2025 | Nov 30, 2008 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | May 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Dec 2019 | Jun 16, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Apr 2020 | Nov 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Apr 2026 | Jun 12, 2008 · $20 million damage |
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 Manitowoc forecast zone and Manitowoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manitowoc get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Manitowoc, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Manitowoc weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 11.1 | 7.8 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 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 Manitowoc?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 35 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 Manitowoc | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 35 mi northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 89 mi south-southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 136 mi southeast | 15,400 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 Manitowoc
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manitowoc, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 5, 1994, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 1, 2006.
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 Manitowoc'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.
Manitowoc radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manitowoc, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 35 miles northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Manitowoc?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Manitowoc the lowest scan from KGRB is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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