Menasha, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Menasha, Winnebago County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Menasha?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Winnebago forecast zone and Winnebago County — the most common reported hazard around Menasha, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 1997 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Dec 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | Jun 11, 2004 · $876,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $115,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2018 | May 3, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | 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 Winnebago forecast zone and Winnebago County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Menasha get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Menasha, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Appleton weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.4 | 11.6 | 12.6 | 11.2 | 7.2 | 4.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Menasha?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 25 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 Menasha | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 25 mi northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 86 mi south | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 140 mi west | 16,200 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 Menasha
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Menasha, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 291 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Menasha'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.
Menasha radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Menasha, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 25 miles northeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Menasha?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Menasha the lowest scan from KGRB is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Menasha 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 Menasha, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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