Byron, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Byron, Thayer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Byron?
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 Byron, 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 Byron get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Byron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hardy weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 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 Byron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 42 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 Byron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 42 mi west-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 108 mi southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 117 mi northeast | 12,200 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 Byron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 172 tornadoes within 25 miles of Byron, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1955, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2022, which passed about 4 miles north of town.
Hail: 514 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 27, 2013.
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 Byron'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.
Byron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Byron, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 42 miles west-northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Byron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Byron the lowest scan from KUEX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Byron 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 Byron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Fairbury, NE radar 33 mi
- Geneva, NE radar 37 mi
- Sutton, NE radar 42 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 52 mi
- Henderson, NE radar 54 mi
- Wilber, NE radar 54 mi
- Beatrice, NE radar 57 mi
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