Greenwood, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greenwood, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greenwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Greenwood, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Feb 2026 | Oct 25, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Jul 2024 | Mar 13, 2019 · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2024 · $60,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Greenwood get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Greenwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ashland #2 weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.7 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 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 Greenwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 25 miles north. 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 Greenwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 25 mi north | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 114 mi west-southwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 136 mi south | 15,600 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 Greenwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greenwood, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 17, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 706 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 93 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 9, 2016.
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 Greenwood'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.
Greenwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greenwood, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 25 miles north. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greenwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greenwood the lowest scan from KOAX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Greenwood 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 Greenwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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