Hastings, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hastings, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hastings?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Hastings, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jul 2024 | Jul 9, 2014 · $11 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Mar 2024 | Oct 25, 1997 · $17 million damage |
| High winds | 52 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2021 | May 11, 2005 · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2020 | Jul 4, 2000 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Nov 2020 | Dec 29, 2006 · $6.0 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hastings get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Hastings, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hastings 4N weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2.3 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 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 Hastings?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 19 miles south. 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 Hastings | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 19 mi south | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 117 mi east-northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 147 mi northwest | 17,700 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 Hastings
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 205 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hastings, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 786 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 109 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 7, 1978.
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 Hastings'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.
Hastings radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hastings, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 19 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hastings?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hastings the lowest scan from KUEX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hastings 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 Hastings, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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