Necedah, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Necedah, Juneau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Necedah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Juneau forecast zone and Juneau County — the most common reported hazard around Necedah, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Mar 2026 | Dec 1, 2007 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2000 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | Apr 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $4.4 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 7 | Sep 2023 | May 2, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Mar 2017 | Jun 6, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2018 · $29 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 Juneau forecast zone and Juneau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Necedah get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Necedah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Necedah weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.4 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 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 Necedah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 57 miles west-southwest. 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 Necedah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 57 mi west-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 106 mi southeast | 10,400 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 Necedah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Necedah, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1957, which passed about 3 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 7, 2007.
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 Necedah'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.
Necedah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Necedah, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 57 miles west-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Necedah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Necedah the lowest scan from KARX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Necedah 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 Necedah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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