Guide Rock, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Guide Rock, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Guide Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Guide Rock, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Aug 2025 | Jul 9, 2014 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2025 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 18, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2020 | Dec 29, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | May 2025 | May 23, 2008 · $550,000 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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Guide Rock get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Guide Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Guide Rock weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 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 Guide Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 18 miles north-northwest. 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 Guide Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 18 mi north-northwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 134 mi northeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 134 mi east-southeast | 15,200 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 Guide Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Guide Rock, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 496 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 73 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 27, 2013.
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 Guide Rock'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.
Guide Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Guide Rock, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 18 miles north-northwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Guide Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Guide Rock the lowest scan from KUEX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Guide Rock 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 Guide Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Superior, NE radar 15 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 36 mi
- Hebron, NE radar 40 mi
- Sutton, NE radar 44 mi
- Minden, NE radar 45 mi
- Geneva, NE radar 50 mi
- Shelton, NE radar 53 mi
- Wood River, NE radar 54 mi
- Gibbon, NE radar 54 mi
- Alma, NE radar 55 mi