Kenesaw, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenesaw, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kenesaw?
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 Kenesaw, 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 Kenesaw get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Kenesaw, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hastings 4N weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2.3 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 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 Kenesaw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 24 miles south-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 Kenesaw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 24 mi south-southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 136 mi northwest | 15,500 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 Kenesaw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 201 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kenesaw, 39 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-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 695 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 99 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 Kenesaw'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.
Kenesaw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenesaw, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 24 miles south-southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kenesaw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kenesaw the lowest scan from KUEX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kenesaw 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 Kenesaw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Shelton, NE radar 12 mi
- Gibbon, NE radar 13 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 14 mi
- Wood River, NE radar 14 mi
- Minden, NE radar 18 mi
- Kearney, NE radar 23 mi
- Grand Island, NE radar 26 mi
- Ravenna, NE radar 31 mi
- Aurora, NE radar 38 mi
- Holdrege, NE radar 40 mi