Hollenberg, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hollenberg, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hollenberg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Hollenberg, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and excessive heat (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Aug 2025 | Aug 16, 1997 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jun 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | May 2016 | Jun 9, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Apr 4, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2026 | May 7, 2007 · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | — |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hollenberg get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Hollenberg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fairbury 5S weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 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 Hollenberg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 79 miles south-southeast. 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 Hollenberg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 79 mi south-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 80 mi west-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 98 mi north-northeast | 9,300 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 Hollenberg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hollenberg, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 585 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 11, 2022.
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 Hollenberg'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.
Hollenberg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hollenberg, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 79 miles south-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hollenberg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hollenberg the lowest scan from KTWX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hollenberg 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 Hollenberg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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