Oakdale, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakdale, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Oakdale, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2006 · $3.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Mar 2026 | Jan 24, 1999 · $120,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | Dec 29, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2024 | Aug 28, 2018 · $27 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | Jul 20, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2023 | Sep 27, 2012 · 1 death · $70,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2, 2020 · $30,000 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oakdale get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Oakdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mather 3 Nw weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.9 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 7.4 | 3.5 | 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 Oakdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 42 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 Oakdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 42 mi west-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 115 mi southeast | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,400 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 Oakdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakdale, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1957, which passed about 11 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 1, 2000.
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 Oakdale'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.
Oakdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakdale, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 42 miles west-southwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakdale the lowest scan from KARX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oakdale 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 Oakdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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