Mondovi, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mondovi, Buffalo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mondovi?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Buffalo forecast zone and Buffalo County — the most common reported hazard around Mondovi, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | May 21, 2024 · $145,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2023 | Jul 20, 2017 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2020 | Aug 11, 2016 · $4.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Apr 2013 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $85,000 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 Buffalo forecast zone and Buffalo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mondovi get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Mondovi, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mondovi weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (11.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.5 | 11.0 | 11.8 | 11.6 | 9.5 | 3.8 | 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 Mondovi?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 57 miles south-southeast. 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 Mondovi | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 57 mi south-southeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 95 mi west-northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 159 mi north | 19,900 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 Mondovi
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mondovi, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 257 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 15, 2025.
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 Mondovi'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.
Mondovi radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mondovi, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 57 miles south-southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mondovi?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mondovi the lowest scan from KARX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mondovi 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 Mondovi, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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