Barneston, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barneston, Gage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barneston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Gage forecast zone and Gage County — the most common reported hazard around Barneston, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | May 2026 | May 29, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · $2.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 22 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2020 | May 7, 2015 · $850,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | 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 Gage forecast zone and Gage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barneston get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Barneston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Barneston weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 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 Barneston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 75 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 Barneston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 89 mi north | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 100 mi west-northwest | 9,700 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 Barneston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barneston, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on September 25, 1973, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 426 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 64 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 Barneston'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.
Barneston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barneston, NE?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 75 miles south-southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barneston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barneston the lowest scan from KTWX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Barneston 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 Barneston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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