Cordova, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cordova, Seward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cordova?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Seward forecast zone and Seward County — the most common reported hazard around Cordova, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Sep 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $1.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 2013 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Sep 2025 | May 12, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2024 | May 11, 2014 · $10,000 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 Seward forecast zone and Seward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cordova get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Cordova, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Friend 3E weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.6 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cordova?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 63 miles west-southwest. 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 Cordova | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 63 mi west-southwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 66 mi northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 133 mi south-southeast | 14,900 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 Cordova
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cordova, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 22, 2004, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 545 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 26, 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 Cordova'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.
Cordova radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cordova, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 63 miles west-southwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cordova?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cordova the lowest scan from KUEX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cordova 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 Cordova, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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