Hildreth, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hildreth, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hildreth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Hildreth, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | May 2025 | Jun 18, 2011 · $21 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Dec 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 30 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 29, 2006 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $2.0 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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hildreth get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Hildreth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wilcox 0.3 Sw weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 4.8 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 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 Hildreth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 32 miles east. 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 Hildreth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 32 mi east | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 137 mi northwest | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 156 mi east-northeast | 19,300 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 Hildreth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hildreth, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 502 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2002.
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 Hildreth'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.
Hildreth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hildreth, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 32 miles east. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hildreth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hildreth the lowest scan from KUEX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hildreth 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 Hildreth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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