Hebron, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hebron, Thayer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hebron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Thayer forecast zone and Thayer County — the most common reported hazard around Hebron, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $28 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2025 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Jun 9, 2020 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2020 | Jun 22, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2019 | Jun 23, 2003 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | Dec 21, 1997 · $100,000 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 Thayer forecast zone and Thayer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hebron get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Hebron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hebron weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 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 Hebron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 46 miles west-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 Hebron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 46 mi west-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 102 mi northeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 108 mi southeast | 10,900 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 Hebron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 165 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hebron, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 22, 2004, which passed about 17 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 561 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 18, 1986.
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 Hebron'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.
Hebron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hebron, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 46 miles west-northwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hebron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hebron the lowest scan from KUEX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hebron 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 Hebron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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