Webster, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Webster, Burnett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Webster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Burnett forecast zone and Burnett County — the most common reported hazard around Webster, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Mar 2026 | Mar 4, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Sep 19, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2025 | Aug 26, 2024 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2023 | Oct 4, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
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 Burnett forecast zone and Burnett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Webster get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Webster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danbury weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6.7 | 11.9 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 9.3 | 3.6 | 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 Webster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 67 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 Webster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 67 mi north | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 92 mi southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 153 mi south-southeast | 18,800 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 Webster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Webster, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 2001, which passed about 5 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2019, which passed about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 1, 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 Webster'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.
Webster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Webster, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 67 miles north. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Webster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Webster the lowest scan from KDLH is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Webster 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 Webster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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