Pleasant Prairie, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasant Prairie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Kenosha forecast zone and Kenosha County — the most common reported hazard around Pleasant Prairie, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and excessive heat (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2011 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 48 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 41 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · $11 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Jan 2026 | Nov 16, 2017 · 1 death |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $675,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2000 · $13 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2018 | Jun 20, 1997 · 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 Kenosha forecast zone and Kenosha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pleasant Prairie get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Pleasant Prairie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kenosha weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 7.0 | 11.3 | 9.8 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 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 Pleasant Prairie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 45 miles northwest. 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 Pleasant Prairie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 45 mi northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 122 mi east-northeast | 13,000 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 Pleasant Prairie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pleasant Prairie, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 22, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 23, 1960.
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 Pleasant Prairie'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.
Pleasant Prairie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasant Prairie, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 45 miles northwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pleasant Prairie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pleasant Prairie the lowest scan from KMKX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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