Shawano, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shawano, Shawano County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shawano?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 81 days in the Shawano forecast zone and Shawano County — the most common reported hazard around Shawano, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (78 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 1997 · $301,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2016 | Jun 16, 1996 · $26 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2011 | Aug 23, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2010 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Shawano forecast zone and Shawano County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shawano get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Shawano, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shawano 2Ssw weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.5 | 9.8 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 7.4 | 4.3 | 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 Shawano?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 30 miles southeast. 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 Shawano | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 30 mi southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 125 mi south | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 131 mi north-northeast | 14,600 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 Shawano
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shawano, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 23, 2025, which passed about 8 miles north of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 1, 2006.
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 Shawano'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.
Shawano radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shawano, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 30 miles southeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shawano?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shawano the lowest scan from KGRB is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shawano 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 Shawano, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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