Siren, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Siren, Burnett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Siren?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Burnett forecast zone and Burnett County — the most common reported hazard around Siren, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Mar 2026 | Mar 4, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2025 | Aug 26, 2024 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2023 | Oct 4, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| 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 Burnett forecast zone and Burnett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Siren get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Siren, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grantsburg weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 8.1 | 11.9 | 10.8 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 3.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Siren?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 74 miles north. 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 Siren | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 74 mi north | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 86 mi southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 147 mi south-southeast | 17,600 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 Siren
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Siren, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 24 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 9, 2022, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 1, 2011.
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 Siren'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.
Siren radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Siren, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 74 miles north. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Siren?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Siren the lowest scan from KDLH is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Siren 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 Siren, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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