Ridgeland, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ridgeland, Dunn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ridgeland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 92 days in the Dunn forecast zone and Dunn County — the most common reported hazard around Ridgeland, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (77 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Mar 2026 | Jan 27, 2013 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | May 3, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2020 | Aug 14, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 · 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 Dunn forecast zone and Dunn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ridgeland get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Ridgeland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ridgeland 1Nne weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 4.1 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 11.4 | 10.9 | 3.3 | 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 Ridgeland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 85 miles west-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 Ridgeland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 85 mi west-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 114 mi north | 11,800 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 Ridgeland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ridgeland, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 196 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 23, 1965.
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 Ridgeland'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.
Ridgeland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ridgeland, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 85 miles west-southwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ridgeland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ridgeland the lowest scan from KMPX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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