Leshara, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leshara, Saunders County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leshara?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Saunders forecast zone and Saunders County — the most common reported hazard around Leshara, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Sep 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $1.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | Oct 25, 1997 · $2.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Sep 2025 | Mar 13, 2019 · $52 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2024 | May 21, 2024 · $300,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | Mar 10, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Saunders forecast zone and Saunders County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leshara get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Leshara, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Valley Nws weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.2 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 9.5 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Leshara?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 3 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 Leshara | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 3 mi east-southeast | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 126 mi west-southwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,800 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 Leshara
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leshara, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 848 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 143 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 3, 2014.
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 Leshara'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.
Leshara radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leshara, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 3 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leshara?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leshara the lowest scan from KOAX is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leshara 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 Leshara, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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