Webber, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Webber, Jewell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Webber?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Jewell forecast zone and Jewell County — the most common reported hazard around Webber, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and high winds (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds75Aug 2025Sep 10, 2015 · $1.1 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms51Jan 2024Oct 25, 1997 · $3.5 million damage
High winds21Mar 2026Apr 27, 2002 · $15,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill11Feb 2025—
Blizzards9Mar 2025—
Flash flooding9May 2025Jun 22, 2003 · $4.5 million damage
Ice storms & sleet4Jan 2017Dec 30, 2006 · $300,000 damage
Flooding3Jun 2011Jun 2, 2011 · $3.1 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 Jewell forecast zone and Jewell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Webber get?

A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Webber, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Superior weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.41.84.05.56.02.90.70.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Webber?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 34 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WebberView
KUEX
Hastings, NE
34 mi northwest2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTWX
Topeka, KS
116 mi east-southeast12,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOAX
Omaha, NE
130 mi northeast14,400 ftLimited — 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 Webber

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 158 tornadoes within 25 miles of Webber, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1955, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 532 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 27, 2013.

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 Webber'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.

Webber radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Webber, KS?

KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 34 miles northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Webber?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Webber the lowest scan from KUEX is about 2,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Webber 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 Webber, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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