Ogema, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ogema, Price County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ogema?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 91 days in the Price forecast zone and Price County — the most common reported hazard around Ogema, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 · $120,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Jun 1998 | — |
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 Price forecast zone and Price County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ogema?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 121 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 Ogema | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 121 mi south-southwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 126 mi east-southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 132 mi northwest | 14,800 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 Ogema
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ogema, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 5, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1995.
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 Ogema'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.
Ogema radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ogema, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 121 miles south-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ogema?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ogema the lowest scan from KARX is about 12,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ogema 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 Ogema, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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