Prescott, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prescott, Pierce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prescott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County — the most common reported hazard around Prescott, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1996 · $3.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2020 | Aug 13, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2010 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 1998 | — |
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 Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Prescott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, 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 Prescott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 39 mi west | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 102 mi southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 147 mi north | 17,500 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 Prescott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prescott, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 25 miles east-northeast of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 537 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 1988.
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 Prescott'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.
Prescott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prescott, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 39 miles west. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prescott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prescott the lowest scan from KMPX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Prescott 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 Prescott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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