De Witt, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for De Witt, Saline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits De Witt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Saline forecast zone and Saline County — the most common reported hazard around De Witt, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2025 · $16 million damage |
| Flooding | 49 | Sep 2021 | May 6, 2015 · $100 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2024 | Oct 25, 1997 · $2.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 1998 · $130,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | Dec 2025 | May 29, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Jul 2025 | — |
| 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 Saline forecast zone and Saline County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does De Witt get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to De Witt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beatrice 1N weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 6.4 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 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 De Witt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 70 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 De Witt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 70 mi north-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 80 mi west | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,100 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 De Witt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of De Witt, 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 6 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 northwest of town.
Hail: 516 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 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 De Witt'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.
De Witt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to De Witt, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 70 miles north-northeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in De Witt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over De Witt the lowest scan from KOAX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for De Witt 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 De Witt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Wilber, NE radar 6 mi
- Beatrice, NE radar 13 mi
- Crete, NE radar 16 mi
- Fairbury, NE radar 22 mi
- Hickman, NE radar 22 mi
- Wymore, NE radar 23 mi
- Milford, NE radar 27 mi
- Bennet, NE radar 30 mi
- Lincoln, NE radar 31 mi
- Seward, NE radar 37 mi