Cambridge, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cambridge, Furnas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cambridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Furnas forecast zone and Furnas County — the most common reported hazard around Cambridge, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jul 2024 | Jun 29, 2023 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Dec 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2019 | Jun 15, 1996 · $180,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $1.0 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 Furnas forecast zone and Furnas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cambridge get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Cambridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cambridge weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.8 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cambridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 91 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 Cambridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 91 mi east | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 103 mi southwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 118 mi north | 12,300 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 Cambridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cambridge, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 15, 1990, which passed about 19 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 502 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 74 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 8, 2003.
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 Cambridge'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.
Cambridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cambridge, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 91 miles east. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cambridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cambridge the lowest scan from KUEX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cambridge 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 Cambridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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