Townsend, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Townsend, Oconto County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Townsend?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 81 days in the Northern Oconto County forecast zone and Oconto County — the most common reported hazard around Townsend, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2025 | Jul 19, 2019 · $350,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Sep 2020 | Dec 30, 2019 · $384,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2014 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 5 | Oct 2010 | Nov 10, 1998 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 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 Northern Oconto County forecast zone and Oconto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Townsend get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Townsend, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakewood 3 Ne weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 4.5 | 12.7 | 15.7 | 10.6 | 11.4 | 5.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Townsend?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 62 miles south-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 Townsend | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 62 mi south-southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 163 mi south | 20,800 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 Townsend
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Townsend, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF3 on June 7, 2007, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 15, 2022, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 64 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 8, 2000.
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 Townsend'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.
Townsend radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Townsend, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 62 miles south-southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Townsend?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Townsend the lowest scan from KGRB is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Townsend 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 Townsend, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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