Rubicon, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rubicon, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rubicon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around Rubicon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and excessive heat (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $3.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Nov 2025 | Dec 11, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 39 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 21, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · $23 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2024 | Jun 8, 2008 · $9.9 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $700,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $15,000 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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rubicon get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Rubicon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hartford Wwtp weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 9.1 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rubicon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 26 miles south. 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 Rubicon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 26 mi south | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 82 mi north-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 121 mi south | 12,900 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 Rubicon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rubicon, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 4, 1981, which touched down about 14 miles east-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 319 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-inch hail on May 14, 2001.
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 Rubicon'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.
Rubicon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rubicon, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 26 miles south. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rubicon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rubicon the lowest scan from KMKX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rubicon 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 Rubicon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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