Waukau, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waukau, Winnebago County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waukau?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Winnebago forecast zone and Winnebago County — the most common reported hazard around Waukau, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 1997 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Dec 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | Jun 11, 2004 · $876,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $115,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2018 | May 3, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | 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 Winnebago forecast zone and Winnebago County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waukau get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Waukau, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ripon 5 Ne weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.8 | 9.5 | 11.0 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 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 Waukau?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 48 miles northeast. 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 Waukau | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 48 mi northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 71 mi south | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 121 mi west | 12,900 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 Waukau
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waukau, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2024, which passed about 25 miles west of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 22, 2011.
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 Waukau'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.
Waukau radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waukau, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 48 miles northeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waukau?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waukau the lowest scan from KGRB is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waukau 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 Waukau, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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