Boys Town, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boys Town, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boys Town?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Boys Town, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2025 · 1 death · $3.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 42 | Jan 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 39 | Mar 2026 | Apr 25, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 33 | Jul 2024 | Aug 1, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jul 2025 | Aug 7, 1999 · 1 death · $11 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 27 | Aug 2010 | Jul 17, 2001 · 1 death |
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 Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Boys Town get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Boys Town, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gretna 4Ne weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 1.3 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 10.9 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Boys Town?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 13 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 Boys Town | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 13 mi west-northwest | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 137 mi west-southwest | 15,700 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 Boys Town
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boys Town, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 5 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 17, 2025, which passed about 9 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 962 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 145 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 3, 2014.
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 Boys Town'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.
Boys Town radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boys Town, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 13 miles west-northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boys Town?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boys Town the lowest scan from KOAX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Boys Town 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 Boys Town, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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