Berea, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Berea, Box Butte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Berea?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Box Butte forecast zone and Box Butte County — the most common reported hazard around Berea, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2006 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 63 | Mar 2026 | Nov 30, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Dec 2023 | Apr 8, 2013 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 17 | Dec 2022 | Oct 24, 1997 · $3,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 1998 | Mar 28, 1998 · $12,000 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 Box Butte forecast zone and Box Butte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Berea get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Berea, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hemingford weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 5.3 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Berea?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 119 miles southwest. 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 Berea | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 119 mi southwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 125 mi east | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 132 mi north | 14,900 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 Berea
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Berea, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 20, 1978, which passed about 11 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 369 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 74 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.30-inch hail on July 9, 2021.
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 Berea'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.
Berea radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Berea, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 119 miles southwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Berea?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Berea the lowest scan from KCYS is about 12,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Berea 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 Berea, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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