Emmet, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Emmet, Holt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Emmet?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Holt forecast zone and Holt County — the most common reported hazard around Emmet, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Mar 2024 | Apr 9, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2025 | Apr 25, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 13 | Dec 2023 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2024 | Jul 19, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Holt forecast zone and Holt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Emmet get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Emmet, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the O'Neill weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.7 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Emmet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 97 miles west-southwest. 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 Emmet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 97 mi west-southwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 130 mi northeast | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 149 mi east-southeast | 17,900 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 Emmet
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emmet, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 1962, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 12, 2023, which passed about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 350 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2020.
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 Emmet'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.
Emmet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Emmet, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 97 miles west-southwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Emmet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emmet the lowest scan from KLNX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Emmet 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 Emmet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- O'Neill, NE radar 8 mi
- Atkinson, NE radar 9 mi
- Creighton, NE radar 46 mi
- Neligh, NE radar 47 mi
- Burwell, NE radar 51 mi
- Plainview, NE radar 53 mi
- Ainsworth, NE radar 54 mi
- Ord, NE radar 61 mi