Waldo, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waldo, Sheboygan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waldo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Sheboygan forecast zone and Sheboygan County — the most common reported hazard around Waldo, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and excessive heat (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2018 · $1.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2017 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 37 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Dec 21, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 20 | Jul 2025 | Jun 1, 2004 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $775,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Apr 2011 | May 20, 2004 · $130,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 1998 · $40 million 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 Sheboygan forecast zone and Sheboygan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waldo get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Waldo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hingham Wwtp weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (14.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.4 | 13.0 | 11.2 | 14.2 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 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 Waldo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 57 miles north. 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 Waldo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 57 mi north | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 58 mi south-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,900 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 Waldo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waldo, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 22 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 1967.
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 Waldo'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.
Waldo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waldo, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 57 miles north. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waldo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waldo the lowest scan from KGRB is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waldo 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 Waldo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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