Arapahoe, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arapahoe, Furnas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arapahoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Furnas forecast zone and Furnas County — the most common reported hazard around Arapahoe, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jul 2024 | Jun 29, 2023 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Dec 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2019 | Jun 15, 1996 · $180,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $1.0 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 Furnas forecast zone and Furnas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arapahoe get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Arapahoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elwood 8 S weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arapahoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 77 miles east. 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 Arapahoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 77 mi east | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 116 mi west-southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 120 mi north-northwest | 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 Arapahoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arapahoe, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1993, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 481 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 8, 2003.
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 Arapahoe'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.
Arapahoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arapahoe, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 77 miles east. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arapahoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arapahoe the lowest scan from KUEX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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