Barada, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barada, Richardson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barada?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Richardson forecast zone and Richardson County — the most common reported hazard around Barada, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | May 2026 | Oct 30, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | Oct 22, 1996 · $830,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Apr 18, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Jun 15, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Richardson forecast zone and Richardson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barada get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Barada, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shubert 2Sw weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 8.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 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 Barada?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 87 miles north-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 Barada | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 91 mi south-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 120 mi southeast | 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 Barada
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barada, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 28, 1963, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 28, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 369 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 29, 1992.
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 Barada'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.
Barada radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barada, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 87 miles north-northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barada?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barada the lowest scan from KOAX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Barada 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 Barada, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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