Du Bois, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Du Bois, Pawnee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Du Bois?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 43 days in the Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County — the most common reported hazard around Du Bois, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and excessive heat (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | Oct 22, 1996 · $670,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | May 2026 | May 15, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2010 | Apr 25, 2008 · $100,000 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 Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Du Bois get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Du Bois, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salem 5Sw weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 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 Du Bois?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 72 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 Du Bois | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 72 mi south | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 90 mi north | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 127 mi southeast | 14,000 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 Du Bois
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Du Bois, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on June 3, 2014, which passed about 4 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 388 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 2023.
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 Du Bois'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.
Du Bois radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Du Bois, NE?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 72 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Du Bois?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Du Bois the lowest scan from KTWX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Du Bois 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 Du Bois, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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