Holstein, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holstein, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holstein?
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 Holstein, 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 Holstein get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Holstein, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blue Hill 4 Sw weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 1.6 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 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 Holstein?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 15 miles southeast. 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 Holstein | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 15 mi southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 133 mi east-northeast | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 144 mi northwest | 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 Holstein
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 162 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holstein, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 615 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 91 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 12, 1990.
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 Holstein'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.
Holstein radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holstein, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 15 miles southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holstein?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holstein the lowest scan from KUEX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Holstein 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 Holstein, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Kearney, NE radar 28 mi
- Grand Island, NE radar 35 mi
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- Ravenna, NE radar 41 mi
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