Grafton, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grafton, Fillmore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grafton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County — the most common reported hazard around Grafton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2024 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Sep 2018 | May 27, 2016 · $5.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2020 | Dec 30, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Jun 4, 2015 · $2.3 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 Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grafton get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Grafton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fairmont weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 7.6 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 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 Grafton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 44 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 Grafton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 44 mi west-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 85 mi northeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 138 mi southeast | 15,800 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 Grafton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 168 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grafton, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 641 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on June 22, 2003.
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 Grafton'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.
Grafton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grafton, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 44 miles west-southwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grafton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grafton the lowest scan from KUEX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grafton 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 Grafton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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