Packwaukee, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Packwaukee, Marquette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Packwaukee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Marquette forecast zone and Marquette County — the most common reported hazard around Packwaukee, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2018 · $2.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Nov 2025 | Apr 11, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2014 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Sep 2018 | Jun 1, 2004 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2008 | Jun 7, 2008 · $11 million 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 Marquette forecast zone and Marquette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Packwaukee get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Packwaukee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montello weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.7 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.0 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 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 Packwaukee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 72 miles 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 Packwaukee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 72 mi southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 84 mi northeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 86 mi west | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Packwaukee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Packwaukee, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 22, 2011.
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 Packwaukee'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.
Packwaukee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Packwaukee, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 72 miles southeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Packwaukee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Packwaukee the lowest scan from KMKX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Packwaukee 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 Packwaukee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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