Fort Calhoun, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Calhoun, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Calhoun?
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 Fort Calhoun, 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.
How much snow does Fort Calhoun get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Fort Calhoun, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bennington 3Wsw weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 1.8 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 9.8 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fort Calhoun?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 20 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 Fort Calhoun | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 20 mi west-southwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 121 mi east | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 149 mi west-southwest | 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 Fort Calhoun
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Calhoun, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 12 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 17, 2025, which passed about 4 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 873 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 140 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 Fort Calhoun'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.
Fort Calhoun radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Calhoun, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 20 miles west-southwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Calhoun?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Calhoun the lowest scan from KOAX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Calhoun 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 Fort Calhoun, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Bennington, NE radar 9 mi
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- La Vista, NE radar 19 mi
- Valley, NE radar 20 mi
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