Fontanelle, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fontanelle, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fontanelle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Fontanelle, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | May 2026 | Oct 1, 2002 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2011 · 1 death · $550,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Mar 10, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | Aug 6, 1999 · $4.0 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fontanelle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 15 miles south-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 Fontanelle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 15 mi south-southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 135 mi southwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 140 mi east | 16,300 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 Fontanelle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fontanelle, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 15, 1950, which passed about 13 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 623 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 113 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 3, 2014.
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 Fontanelle'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.
Fontanelle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fontanelle, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 15 miles south-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fontanelle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fontanelle the lowest scan from KOAX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fontanelle 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 Fontanelle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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