Williams Bay, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Williams Bay, Walworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Williams Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Walworth forecast zone and Walworth County — the most common reported hazard around Williams Bay, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (57 days) and excessive heat (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 9, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 1996 · $24 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Jul 12, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | May 2008 | Apr 25, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $800,000 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 Walworth forecast zone and Walworth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Williams Bay get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Williams Bay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Geneva Wwtp weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.4 | 7.1 | 13.9 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 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 Williams Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 27 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 Williams Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 27 mi north | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,400 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 Williams Bay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Williams Bay, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 22, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 297 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-inch hail on August 2, 2015.
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 Williams Bay'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.
Williams Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Williams Bay, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 27 miles north. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Williams Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Williams Bay the lowest scan from KMKX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Williams Bay 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 Williams Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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