Oconto, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oconto, Oconto County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oconto?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Southern Oconto County forecast zone and Oconto County — the most common reported hazard around Oconto, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2025 | Jul 19, 2019 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Sep 2020 | Dec 30, 2019 · $384,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2014 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 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 Southern Oconto County forecast zone and Oconto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oconto get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Oconto, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oconto 4 W weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.3 | 14.5 | 10.5 | 11.1 | 7.9 | 4.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Oconto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 30 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 Oconto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 30 mi south-southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 114 mi north | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 137 mi south-southwest | 15,700 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 Oconto
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oconto, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 19, 1968, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 23, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 2, 2015.
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 Oconto'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.
Oconto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oconto, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 30 miles south-southwest. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oconto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oconto the lowest scan from KGRB is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oconto 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 Oconto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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