Twin Lakes, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Twin Lakes, Kenosha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Twin Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Kenosha forecast zone and Kenosha County — the most common reported hazard around Twin Lakes, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and excessive heat (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2011 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 48 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 41 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · $11 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Jan 2026 | Nov 16, 2017 · 1 death |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $675,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2000 · $13 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2018 | Jun 20, 1997 · 1 death |
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 Kenosha forecast zone and Kenosha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Twin Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Twin Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.2 | 7.7 | 12.1 | 9.7 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 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 Twin Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 35 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 Twin Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 35 mi north-northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 64 mi south | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 135 mi west-southwest | 15,300 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 Twin Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Twin Lakes, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 15 miles southwest of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2024, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 348 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.90-inch hail on May 2, 2018.
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 Twin Lakes'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.
Twin Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Twin Lakes, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 35 miles north-northwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Twin Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Twin Lakes the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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