Superior, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Superior, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Superior?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 145 days in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Superior, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 145 | Mar 2026 | Mar 16, 2023 · $330,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2016 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Sep 2021 | Jul 25, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Sep 2017 | Jul 17, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Jun 20, 2012 · $21 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Apr 2018 | — |
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 Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Superior get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Superior, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Superior weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 5.8 | 12.3 | 14.5 | 12.4 | 9.1 | 1.7 | 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 Superior?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 12 miles north-northwest. 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 Superior | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 12 mi north-northwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 146 mi south-southwest | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 203 mi south-southeast | 29,900 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 Superior
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Superior, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2022, which passed about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 8, 1958.
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 Superior'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.
Superior radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Superior, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 12 miles north-northwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Superior?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Superior the lowest scan from KDLH is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Superior 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 Superior, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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