La Platte, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Platte, Sarpy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Platte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Sarpy forecast zone and Sarpy County — the most common reported hazard around La Platte, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | May 2026 | Jul 31, 2024 · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Feb 2026 | Jan 4, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 29 | Jul 2024 | Mar 15, 2019 · $420 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Oct 13, 1997 · $7,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Jun 20, 2014 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 11 | 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 Sarpy forecast zone and Sarpy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Platte get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to La Platte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plattsmouth 1E weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.1 | 4.7 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 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 La Platte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 29 miles 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 La Platte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 29 mi northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 123 mi east-northeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 142 mi west-southwest | 16,600 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 La Platte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Platte, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 17, 2025, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 853 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 113 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 27, 1967.
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 La Platte'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.
La Platte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Platte, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 29 miles northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Platte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Platte the lowest scan from KOAX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for La Platte 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 La Platte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- La Vista, NE radar 11 mi
- Springfield, NE radar 12 mi
- Louisville, NE radar 13 mi
- Gretna, NE radar 15 mi
- Omaha, NE radar 15 mi
- Weeping Water, NE radar 18 mi