Wonewoc, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wonewoc, Juneau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wonewoc?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Juneau forecast zone and Juneau County — the most common reported hazard around Wonewoc, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Mar 2026 | Dec 1, 2007 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2000 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | Apr 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $4.4 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 7 | Sep 2023 | May 2, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Mar 2017 | Jun 6, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2018 · $29 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 Juneau forecast zone and Juneau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wonewoc get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Wonewoc, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsboro weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.6 | 7.4 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 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 Wonewoc?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 50 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 Wonewoc | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 50 mi west-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 97 mi east-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 120 mi east-northeast | 12,700 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 Wonewoc
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wonewoc, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1957, which passed about 15 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 1, 2000.
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 Wonewoc'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.
Wonewoc radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wonewoc, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 50 miles west-northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wonewoc?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wonewoc the lowest scan from KARX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wonewoc 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 Wonewoc, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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