Gibbon, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gibbon, Buffalo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gibbon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Buffalo forecast zone and Buffalo County — the most common reported hazard around Gibbon, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and high winds (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Aug 2025 | Jul 9, 2014 · $23 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Mar 2024 | Mar 20, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Sep 2023 | Jul 8, 2019 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2019 | May 17, 2015 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $5.0 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 Buffalo forecast zone and Buffalo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gibbon get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Gibbon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kearney 4 Ne weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Gibbon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 36 miles 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 Gibbon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 36 mi southeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 123 mi northwest | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,400 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 Gibbon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 185 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gibbon, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 607 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 94 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 12, 1990.
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 Gibbon'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.
Gibbon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gibbon, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 36 miles southeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gibbon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gibbon the lowest scan from KUEX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gibbon 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 Gibbon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Shelton, NE radar 6 mi
- Kearney, NE radar 13 mi
- Wood River, NE radar 14 mi
- Minden, NE radar 18 mi
- Ravenna, NE radar 20 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 26 mi
- Grand Island, NE radar 28 mi
- Holdrege, NE radar 35 mi
- Loup City, NE radar 37 mi
- St. Paul, NE radar 38 mi