Plainfield, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plainfield, Waushara County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plainfield?
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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Plainfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hancock Exp Farm weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.3 | 7.5 | 12.8 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 2.7 | 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 Plainfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 71 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 Plainfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 71 mi east-northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 88 mi west-southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 98 mi south-southeast | 9,400 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 Plainfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plainfield, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which passed about 12 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 6 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 227 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 7, 2007.
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 Plainfield'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.
Plainfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plainfield, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 71 miles east-northeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plainfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plainfield the lowest scan from KGRB is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Plainfield 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 Plainfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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