Nekoosa, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nekoosa, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nekoosa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around Nekoosa, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (72 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2025 | Jul 20, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Mar 2026 | Dec 11, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2017 | Feb 21, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2022 | Nov 10, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nekoosa get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Nekoosa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wis Rapids Grand Av B weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.4 | 12.0 | 12.2 | 10.2 | 6.9 | 3.0 | 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 Nekoosa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 72 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 Nekoosa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 72 mi west-southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 90 mi east | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 115 mi southeast | 11,900 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 Nekoosa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nekoosa, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1957, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Nekoosa'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.
Nekoosa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nekoosa, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 72 miles west-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nekoosa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nekoosa the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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