Lakeview, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lakeview, Platte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lakeview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Platte forecast zone and Platte County — the most common reported hazard around Lakeview, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Aug 18, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Feb 2026 | Dec 24, 2009 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 33 | Jan 2026 | Nov 2, 1997 · $70,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jun 2025 | Mar 13, 2019 · 1 death · $440,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Jul 16, 1996 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | 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 Platte forecast zone and Platte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lakeview get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Lakeview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbus 3 Ne weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.8 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 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 Lakeview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 54 miles east-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 Lakeview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 54 mi east-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 99 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 148 mi north-northeast | 17,800 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 Lakeview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lakeview, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 14, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 469 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 16, 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 Lakeview'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.
Lakeview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lakeview, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 54 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lakeview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lakeview the lowest scan from KOAX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lakeview 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 Lakeview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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