Bladen, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bladen, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bladen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Bladen, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Aug 2025 | Jul 9, 2014 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2025 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 18, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2020 | Dec 29, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | May 2025 | May 23, 2008 · $550,000 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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bladen get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Bladen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blue Hill 4 Sw weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 1.6 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 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 Bladen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 8 miles east. 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 Bladen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 8 mi east | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 153 mi northwest | 18,700 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 Bladen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 143 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bladen, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 609 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2002.
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 Bladen'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.
Bladen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bladen, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 8 miles east. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bladen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bladen the lowest scan from KUEX is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bladen 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 Bladen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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