Dodge, NE Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Dodge, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Dodge?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around Dodge, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (46 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	90	Jun 2026	May 29, 2000 · $20,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	62	Feb 2026	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	46	Jan 2026	Jan 22, 2003 · 1 death
Flooding	41	Jun 2024	Aug 4, 1996 · $7.0 million damage
High winds	27	Jan 2026	—
Excessive heat	23	Jul 2025	Jul 28, 2001 · 1 death
Flash flooding	20	May 2024	May 21, 2024 · $150,000 damage
Blizzards	11	Mar 2025	Mar 10, 2013 · 1 death

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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Dodge get?

A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Dodge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dodge weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.4	3.4	6.3	8.6	7.7	5.0	2.1	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 Dodge?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 38 miles 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 Dodge	View
KOAX Omaha, NE	38 mi southeast	2,500 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KUEX Hastings, NE	126 mi southwest	13,800 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KFSD Sioux Falls, SD	129 mi north	14,300 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 Dodge

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dodge, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on June 16, 2014, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.

Hail: 366 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 1987.

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 Dodge'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.

Dodge radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Dodge, NE?

KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 38 miles southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Dodge?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dodge the lowest scan from KOAX is about 2,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Dodge 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 Dodge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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