Port Washington, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Washington, Ozaukee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Washington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the Ozaukee forecast zone and Ozaukee County — the most common reported hazard around Port Washington, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (46 days) and excessive heat (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Aug 2024 | May 31, 1998 · $3.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Aug 2025 | May 17, 2020 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | May 2012 | Jun 23, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $275,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | Jun 18, 1996 · $5.3 million damage |
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 Ozaukee forecast zone and Ozaukee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Port Washington get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Port Washington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Port Washington weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 10.7 | 13.2 | 10.7 | 6.0 | 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 Port Washington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 44 miles southwest. 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 Port Washington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 44 mi southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 78 mi north | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 123 mi east-southeast | 13,200 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 Port Washington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Washington, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1981, which touched down about 16 miles west of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 28, 2018, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 2004.
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 Port Washington'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.
Port Washington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Washington, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 44 miles southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Washington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Washington the lowest scan from KMKX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Washington 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 Port Washington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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