Nichols, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nichols, Outagamie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nichols?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Outagamie forecast zone and Outagamie County — the most common reported hazard around Nichols, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2, 2011 · $5.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Dec 2025 | Feb 9, 2020 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2026 | Jun 16, 1996 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2024 | Jul 13, 2024 · $290,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Oct 2020 | Apr 20, 2017 · $100,000 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 Outagamie forecast zone and Outagamie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nichols get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Nichols, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shiocton weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.1 | 16.5 | 12.1 | 14.1 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 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 Nichols?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 18 miles east-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 Nichols | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 18 mi east-southeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 111 mi south | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 143 mi north-northeast | 16,800 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 Nichols
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nichols, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 23, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Nichols'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.
Nichols radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nichols, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 18 miles east-southeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nichols?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nichols the lowest scan from KGRB is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nichols 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 Nichols, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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