Hickman, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hickman, Lancaster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hickman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County — the most common reported hazard around Hickman, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and high winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Feb 2026 | Oct 25, 1997 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Oct 3, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2016 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Feb 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jul 2024 | May 6, 2015 · $100 million damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | Mar 10, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hickman get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Hickman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hickman weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 8.0 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 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 Hickman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 50 miles north-northeast. 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 Hickman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 50 mi north-northeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 98 mi west-southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 115 mi south | 11,800 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 Hickman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hickman, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 22, 2004, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 17, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 585 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 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 Hickman'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.
Hickman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hickman, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 50 miles north-northeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hickman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hickman the lowest scan from KOAX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hickman 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 Hickman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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