Somerset, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Somerset, St. Croix County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Somerset?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 87 days in the St. Croix forecast zone and St. Croix County — the most common reported hazard around Somerset, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Apr 2026 | Dec 10, 2010 · 2 deaths · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jul 2025 | Aug 13, 2007 · $45 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Apr 2017 | Aug 12, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 1998 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2004 | — |
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 St. Croix forecast zone and St. Croix County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Somerset get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Somerset, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roberts Wwtp weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.3 | 13.7 | 8.1 | 12.6 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Somerset?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 48 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 Somerset | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 48 mi west-southwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 116 mi southeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 120 mi north | 12,800 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 Somerset
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Somerset, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 427 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 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 Somerset'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.
Somerset radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Somerset, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 48 miles west-southwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Somerset?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Somerset the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Somerset 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 Somerset, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- New Richmond, WI radar 6 mi
- North Hudson, WI radar 10 mi
- Hudson, WI radar 12 mi
- Roberts, WI radar 12 mi
- Osceola, WI radar 13 mi
- Hammond, WI radar 16 mi
- River Falls, WI radar 18 mi
- Baldwin, WI radar 19 mi
- Amery, WI radar 19 mi
- St. Croix Falls, WI radar 20 mi