Clatonia, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clatonia, Gage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clatonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Gage forecast zone and Gage County — the most common reported hazard around Clatonia, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | May 2026 | May 29, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · $2.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 22 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2020 | May 7, 2015 · $850,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Gage forecast zone and Gage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clatonia get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Clatonia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crete 4Ese weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 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 Clatonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 64 miles north-northeast. 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 Clatonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 64 mi north-northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 84 mi west | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 107 mi south-southeast | 10,600 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 Clatonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clatonia, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 22, 2004, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 505 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 11, 2022.
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 Clatonia'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.
Clatonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clatonia, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 64 miles north-northeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clatonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clatonia the lowest scan from KOAX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clatonia 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 Clatonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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