Wind Point, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wind Point, Racine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wind Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Racine forecast zone and Racine County — the most common reported hazard around Wind Point, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and excessive heat (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Apr 2026 | Aug 21, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 46 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 36 | Mar 2026 | Sep 26, 2011 · 1 death · $7,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Aug 2009 | Jun 30, 1997 · 1 death |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $675,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $3.6 million 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 Racine forecast zone and Racine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wind Point get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Wind Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Racine weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.9 | 8.4 | 13.3 | 10.9 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 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 Wind Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 42 miles west-northwest. 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 Wind Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 42 mi west-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 113 mi east | 11,600 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 Wind Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wind Point, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF3 on January 7, 2008, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 12, 2022, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 23, 1960.
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 Wind Point'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.
Wind Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wind Point, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 42 miles west-northwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wind Point?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wind Point the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wind Point 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 Wind Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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