Platteville, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Platteville, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Platteville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Platteville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (68 days) and flooding (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2006 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Mar 2026 | Jan 20, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2001 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Aug 2025 | Jul 21, 2017 · $8.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Platteville get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Platteville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platteville weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 11.9 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Platteville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 77 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 Platteville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 77 mi south | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 84 mi north-northwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 99 mi east | 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 Platteville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Platteville, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 3, 1983, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 294 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 1994.
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 Platteville'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.
Platteville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Platteville, WI?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 77 miles south. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Platteville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Platteville the lowest scan from KDVN is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Platteville 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 Platteville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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