Belvidere, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belvidere, Thayer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belvidere?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Thayer forecast zone and Thayer County — the most common reported hazard around Belvidere, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $28 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2025 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Jun 9, 2020 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2020 | Jun 22, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2019 | Jun 23, 2003 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | Dec 21, 1997 · $100,000 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 Thayer forecast zone and Thayer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Belvidere get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Belvidere, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bruning weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 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 Belvidere?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 47 miles west. 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 Belvidere | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 47 mi west | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 96 mi northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 112 mi southeast | 11,400 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 Belvidere
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 155 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belvidere, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 22, 2004, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 541 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 18, 1986.
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 Belvidere'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.
Belvidere radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belvidere, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 47 miles west. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belvidere?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belvidere the lowest scan from KUEX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Belvidere 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 Belvidere, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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