Lawrence, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lawrence, Nuckolls County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lawrence?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Nuckolls forecast zone and Nuckolls County — the most common reported hazard around Lawrence, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2025 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Apr 12, 2020 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2020 | Dec 30, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | May 2025 | May 6, 2015 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2016 | Jul 4, 2000 · $1.1 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 Nuckolls forecast zone and Nuckolls County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lawrence get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Lawrence, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Deweese 4 Se weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 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 Lawrence?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 10 miles west-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 Lawrence | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 10 mi west-northwest | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 122 mi northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 140 mi southeast | 16,300 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 Lawrence
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lawrence, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 636 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 22, 1999.
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 Lawrence'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.
Lawrence radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lawrence, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 10 miles west-northwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lawrence?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lawrence the lowest scan from KUEX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lawrence 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 Lawrence, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Superior, NE radar 21 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 22 mi
- Sutton, NE radar 30 mi
- Hebron, NE radar 37 mi
- Geneva, NE radar 39 mi
- Minden, NE radar 40 mi
- Wood River, NE radar 41 mi
- Henderson, NE radar 41 mi
- Shelton, NE radar 42 mi
- Aurora, NE radar 42 mi