Stetsonville, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stetsonville, Taylor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stetsonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County — the most common reported hazard around Stetsonville, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Mar 2026 | Dec 30, 2019 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Apr 2026 | Nov 15, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2011 | Sep 23, 2010 · $112,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $45,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2020 | Jun 22, 2002 · $95,000 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 Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stetsonville get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Stetsonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Medford weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 4.5 | 15.2 | 12.8 | 13.9 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 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 Stetsonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 97 miles south-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 Stetsonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 97 mi south-southwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 115 mi east-southeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 152 mi northwest | 18,500 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 Stetsonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stetsonville, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 14 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 120 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 18, 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 Stetsonville'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.
Stetsonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stetsonville, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 97 miles south-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stetsonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stetsonville the lowest scan from KARX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Stetsonville 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 Stetsonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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