Holdrege, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holdrege, Phelps County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holdrege?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Phelps forecast zone and Phelps County — the most common reported hazard around Holdrege, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Aug 2025 | Jun 7, 2024 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Dec 2023 | Mar 20, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2019 | May 11, 2005 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2013 | May 24, 2011 · $1.1 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 Phelps forecast zone and Phelps County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Holdrege get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Holdrege, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holdrege weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.0 | 4.1 | 5.6 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Holdrege?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 50 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 Holdrege | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 50 mi east | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 122 mi north-northwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 144 mi west-southwest | 17,000 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 Holdrege
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holdrege, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1993, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 577 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 80 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-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 Holdrege'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.
Holdrege radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holdrege, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 50 miles east. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holdrege?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holdrege the lowest scan from KUEX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Holdrege 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 Holdrege, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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