Creston, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Creston, Platte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Creston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Platte forecast zone and Platte County — the most common reported hazard around Creston, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Aug 18, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Feb 2026 | Dec 24, 2009 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 33 | Jan 2026 | Nov 2, 1997 · $70,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jun 2025 | Mar 13, 2019 · 1 death · $440,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Jul 16, 1996 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | 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 Platte forecast zone and Platte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Creston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 58 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 Creston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 58 mi east-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 111 mi south-southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 134 mi north-northeast | 15,100 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 Creston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Creston, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 30, 1954, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 25, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 441 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 16, 2002.
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 Creston'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.
Creston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Creston, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 58 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Creston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Creston the lowest scan from KOAX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Creston 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 Creston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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