Memphis, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Memphis, Saunders County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Memphis?
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 Memphis, 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 Memphis get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Memphis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mead 6S weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 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 Memphis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 16 miles north-northeast. 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 Memphis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 16 mi north-northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 118 mi west-southwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 145 mi south | 17,300 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 Memphis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Memphis, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 17, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 866 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 119 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 25, 2024.
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 Memphis'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.
Memphis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Memphis, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 16 miles north-northeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Memphis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Memphis the lowest scan from KOAX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Memphis 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 Memphis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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