Waupun, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waupun, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waupun?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around Waupun, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and excessive heat (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $3.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Nov 2025 | Dec 11, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 39 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 21, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · $23 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2024 | Jun 8, 2008 · $9.9 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $700,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $15,000 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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waupun get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Waupun, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beaver Dam Wwtp weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.1 | 8.8 | 13.0 | 10.6 | 6.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Waupun?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 47 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 Waupun | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 47 mi south-southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 68 mi north-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 123 mi west | 13,300 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 Waupun
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waupun, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on July 18, 1996, which passed about 8 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on September 7, 2021.
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 Waupun'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.
Waupun radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waupun, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 47 miles south-southeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waupun?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waupun the lowest scan from KMKX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waupun 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 Waupun, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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