Falls City, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Falls City, Richardson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Falls City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Richardson forecast zone and Richardson County — the most common reported hazard around Falls City, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | May 2026 | Oct 30, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | Oct 22, 1996 · $830,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Apr 18, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Jun 15, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | 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 Richardson forecast zone and Richardson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Falls City get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Falls City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rulo 2W weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.0 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 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 Falls City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 81 miles south-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 Falls City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 81 mi south-southwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 112 mi southeast | 11,400 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 Falls City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Falls City, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1950, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 374 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 29, 1992.
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 Falls City'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.
Falls City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Falls City, NE?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 81 miles south-southwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Falls City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Falls City the lowest scan from KTWX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Falls City 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 Falls City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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