Port Wing, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Wing, Bayfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Wing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 166 days in the Bayfield forecast zone and Bayfield County — the most common reported hazard around Port Wing, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 166 | Mar 2026 | Nov 13, 2010 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 19, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2024 | Jul 18, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2023 | Jul 12, 2016 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
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 Bayfield forecast zone and Bayfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Port Wing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 39 miles west. 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 Wing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 39 mi west | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 170 mi southwest | 22,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 183 mi east | 25,100 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 Wing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Wing, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2020, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 49 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 2021.
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 Wing'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 Wing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Wing, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 39 miles west. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 170 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Wing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Wing the lowest scan from KDLH is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Wing 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 Wing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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