Yorkville, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yorkville, Racine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yorkville?
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 Yorkville, 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 Yorkville get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Yorkville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Union Grove weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.1 | 7.7 | 13.0 | 11.0 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 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 Yorkville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 33 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 Yorkville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 33 mi west-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 77 mi south | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 123 mi north | 13,200 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 Yorkville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yorkville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on January 7, 2008, which passed about 11 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 22, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 337 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 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 Yorkville'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.
Yorkville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yorkville, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 33 miles west-northwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yorkville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yorkville the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Yorkville 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 Yorkville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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