Pine River, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine River, Waushara County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Waushara forecast zone and Waushara County — the most common reported hazard around Pine River, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (72 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | May 2026 | Jul 30, 2002 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Mar 2019 | Jun 11, 2004 · $20 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2017 | Nov 10, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2025 | Jun 22, 2002 · $36 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 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 Waushara forecast zone and Waushara County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine River get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Pine River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wautoma-Silver Lake San Dist weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 13.3 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 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 Pine River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 53 miles east-northeast. 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 Pine River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 53 mi east-northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 86 mi south-southeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 108 mi west-southwest | 10,700 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 Pine River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine River, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2024, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Pine River'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.
Pine River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine River, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 53 miles east-northeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine River the lowest scan from KGRB is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pine River 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 Pine River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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