Fordyce, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fordyce, Cedar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fordyce?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the Cedar forecast zone and Cedar County — the most common reported hazard around Fordyce, mostly in January and February. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (60 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 60 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2025 | Sep 18, 1997 · $110,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 17, 1996 · $18,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2024 | Jun 17, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2019 | Jul 16, 1996 · $1.0 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 Cedar forecast zone and Cedar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fordyce get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Fordyce, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crofton weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 5.3 | 7.3 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 5.2 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fordyce?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 69 miles north-northeast. 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 Fordyce | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 69 mi north-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 172 mi west-southwest | 22,700 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 Fordyce
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fordyce, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 30, 2022, which passed about 4 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 417 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2012.
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 Fordyce'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.
Fordyce radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fordyce, NE?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 69 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fordyce?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fordyce the lowest scan from KFSD is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fordyce 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 Fordyce, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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