Cairo, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cairo, Hall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cairo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Hall forecast zone and Hall County — the most common reported hazard around Cairo, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | May 2025 | Aug 7, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 58 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2024 | Feb 4, 2004 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2024 | May 11, 2005 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Aug 2019 | May 19, 2015 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Dec 19, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Nov 2020 | Dec 29, 2006 · $10 million 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 Hall forecast zone and Hall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cairo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 48 miles south. 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 Cairo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 48 mi south | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 122 mi west-northwest | 13,000 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 Cairo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 215 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cairo, 48 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 4 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 615 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 95 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 12, 1990.
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 Cairo'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.
Cairo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cairo, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 48 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cairo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cairo the lowest scan from KUEX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cairo 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 Cairo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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