Loup City, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Loup City, Sherman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Loup City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County — the most common reported hazard around Loup City, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days) and high winds (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2024 | Mar 19, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jun 7, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2025 | Apr 13, 2018 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2024 | May 30, 2024 · $4.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $2.0 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 Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Loup City get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Loup City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Loup City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 3.3 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 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 Loup City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 72 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 Loup City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 72 mi south-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 96 mi west-northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 135 mi east | 15,300 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 Loup City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Loup City, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1953, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 23, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 503 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 64 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 2008.
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 Loup City'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.
Loup City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Loup City, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 72 miles south-southeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Loup City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Loup City the lowest scan from KUEX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Loup City 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 Loup City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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