Pigeon Falls, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pigeon Falls, Trempealeau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pigeon Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Trempealeau forecast zone and Trempealeau County — the most common reported hazard around Pigeon Falls, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and flooding (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2012 · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 72 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2010 · $6.6 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | Jul 19, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2013 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2023 | Jan 4, 1998 · $8,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2021 | Oct 2, 2006 · 1 death |
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 Trempealeau forecast zone and Trempealeau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pigeon Falls get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Pigeon Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blair weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.2 | 8.8 | 10.0 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 2.5 | 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 Pigeon Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 42 miles south. 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 Pigeon Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 42 mi south | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 120 mi west-northwest | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 153 mi east | 18,700 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 Pigeon Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pigeon Falls, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 28, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 28, 2023.
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 Pigeon Falls'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.
Pigeon Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pigeon Falls, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 42 miles south. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pigeon Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pigeon Falls the lowest scan from KARX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pigeon Falls 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 Pigeon Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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