Bellevue, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellevue, Sarpy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellevue?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Sarpy forecast zone and Sarpy County — the most common reported hazard around Bellevue, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | May 2026 | Jul 31, 2024 · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Feb 2026 | Jan 4, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 29 | Jul 2024 | Mar 15, 2019 · $420 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Oct 13, 1997 · $7,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Jun 20, 2014 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 11 | 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 Sarpy forecast zone and Sarpy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellevue get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Bellevue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plattsmouth 1E weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.1 | 4.7 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 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 Bellevue?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 25 miles west-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 Bellevue | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 25 mi west-northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 122 mi east-northeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 143 mi west-southwest | 16,800 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 Bellevue
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellevue, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 17, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 879 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 120 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 25, 2024.
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 Bellevue'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.
Bellevue radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellevue, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 25 miles west-northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellevue?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellevue the lowest scan from KOAX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bellevue 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 Bellevue, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- La Vista, NE radar 7 mi
- Papillion, NE radar 7 mi
- Plattsmouth, NE radar 10 mi
- Omaha, NE radar 10 mi
- Springfield, NE radar 11 mi
- Gretna, NE radar 13 mi
- Louisville, NE radar 15 mi
- Bennington, NE radar 19 mi
- Weeping Water, NE radar 22 mi