Mount Pleasant, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Pleasant, Racine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Pleasant?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Racine forecast zone and Racine County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Pleasant, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and excessive heat (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Apr 2026 | Aug 21, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 46 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 36 | Mar 2026 | Sep 26, 2011 · 1 death · $7,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Aug 2009 | Jun 30, 1997 · 1 death |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $675,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $3.6 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 Racine forecast zone and Racine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Pleasant get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Mount Pleasant, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Racine weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.9 | 8.4 | 13.3 | 10.9 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 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 Mount Pleasant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 38 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 Mount Pleasant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 38 mi west-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 77 mi south | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 119 mi east | 12,600 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 Mount Pleasant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on September 28, 1972, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 22, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 256 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 23, 1960.
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 Mount Pleasant'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.
Mount Pleasant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Pleasant, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 38 miles west-northwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Pleasant?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Pleasant the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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