Johnson, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Johnson, Nemaha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Johnson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County — the most common reported hazard around Johnson, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2025 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2011 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Feb 2025 | Oct 22, 1996 · $670,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | May 2023 | May 23, 1996 · $2.8 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Johnson get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Johnson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tecumseh 1S weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 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 Johnson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 66 miles north-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 Johnson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 98 mi south | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 129 mi west | 14,200 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 Johnson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Johnson, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 28, 1963, which passed about 7 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles north of town.
Hail: 404 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 2023.
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 Johnson'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.
Johnson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Johnson, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 66 miles north-northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Johnson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Johnson the lowest scan from KOAX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Johnson 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 Johnson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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