Neillsville, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Neillsville, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Neillsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Neillsville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2023 | Jun 20, 2012 · 3 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2024 | Sep 21, 2016 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Apr 2026 | Mar 29, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $50,000 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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Neillsville get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Neillsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Neillsville 3Ese weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.4 | 10.9 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 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 Neillsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 59 miles south-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 Neillsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 59 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 122 mi east | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 147 mi west | 17,700 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 Neillsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Neillsville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles north of town.
Hail: 126 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 24, 2023.
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 Neillsville'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.
Neillsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Neillsville, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 59 miles south-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Neillsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Neillsville the lowest scan from KARX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Neillsville 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 Neillsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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