Cedar Bluffs, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cedar Bluffs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Saunders forecast zone and Saunders County — the most common reported hazard around Cedar Bluffs, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Sep 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $1.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | Oct 25, 1997 · $2.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Sep 2025 | Mar 13, 2019 · $52 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2024 | May 21, 2024 · $300,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | Mar 10, 2013 · 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 Saunders forecast zone and Saunders County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cedar Bluffs get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Cedar Bluffs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prague weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.1 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 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 Cedar Bluffs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 14 miles east-southeast. 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 Cedar Bluffs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 14 mi east-southeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 121 mi southwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 151 mi east | 18,400 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 Cedar Bluffs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cedar Bluffs, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on August 13, 1952, which passed about 12 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 584 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 101 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 Cedar Bluffs'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.
Cedar Bluffs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cedar Bluffs, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 14 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cedar Bluffs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cedar Bluffs the lowest scan from KOAX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cedar Bluffs 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 Cedar Bluffs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Fremont, NE radar 7 mi
- North Bend, NE radar 10 mi
- Wahoo, NE radar 12 mi
- Arlington, NE radar 14 mi
- Valley, NE radar 14 mi
- Yutan, NE radar 15 mi
- Bennington, NE radar 23 mi
- Schuyler, NE radar 24 mi
- Blair, NE radar 27 mi
- Ashland, NE radar 28 mi