Crofton, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crofton, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crofton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 69 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Crofton, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2026 | Oct 26, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 58 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 27 | Jan 2026 | Nov 2, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2024 | Mar 13, 2019 · $1.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 17 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2021 | Aug 15, 2017 · $40,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crofton get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Crofton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crofton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 5.3 | 7.3 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 5.2 | 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 Crofton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 71 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 Crofton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 71 mi north-northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 114 mi south-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 166 mi west-southwest | 21,400 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 Crofton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crofton, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 16 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 3, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 414 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 17, 1965.
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 Crofton'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.
Crofton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crofton, NE?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 71 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crofton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crofton the lowest scan from KFSD is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crofton 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 Crofton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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