Doniphan, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Doniphan, Hall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Doniphan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Hall forecast zone and Hall County — the most common reported hazard around Doniphan, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | May 2025 | Aug 7, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 58 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2024 | Feb 4, 2004 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2024 | May 11, 2005 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Aug 2019 | May 19, 2015 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Dec 19, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Nov 2020 | Dec 29, 2006 · $10 million 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 Hall forecast zone and Hall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Doniphan get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Doniphan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hastings 4N weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2.3 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 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 Doniphan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 32 miles south. 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 Doniphan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 32 mi south | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 141 mi northwest | 16,400 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 Doniphan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 216 tornadoes within 25 miles of Doniphan, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 815 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 122 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on June 22, 2003.
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 Doniphan'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.
Doniphan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Doniphan, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 32 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Doniphan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Doniphan the lowest scan from KUEX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Doniphan 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 Doniphan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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