Wild Rose, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wild Rose, Waushara County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wild Rose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Waushara forecast zone and Waushara County — the most common reported hazard around Wild Rose, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (72 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | May 2026 | Jul 30, 2002 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Mar 2019 | Jun 11, 2004 · $20 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2017 | Nov 10, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2025 | Jun 22, 2002 · $36 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 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 Waushara forecast zone and Waushara County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wild Rose get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Wild Rose, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wautoma-Silver Lake San Dist weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 13.3 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 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 Wild Rose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 60 miles east-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 Wild Rose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 60 mi east-northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 91 mi south-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Wild Rose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wild Rose, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 176 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Wild Rose'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.
Wild Rose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wild Rose, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 60 miles east-northeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wild Rose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wild Rose the lowest scan from KGRB is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wild Rose 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 Wild Rose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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