Newcastle, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newcastle, Dixon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newcastle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Dixon forecast zone and Dixon County — the most common reported hazard around Newcastle, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jul 2025 | Jul 16, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 26 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2025 | Jul 2, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Jun 2024 | Mar 13, 2019 · $3.5 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 Dixon forecast zone and Dixon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newcastle get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Newcastle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newcastle weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Newcastle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 65 miles north. 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 Newcastle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 65 mi north | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 96 mi south-southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 173 mi east-southeast | 23,000 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 Newcastle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newcastle, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 23, 2003, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 12, 2023, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 397 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2012.
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 Newcastle'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.
Newcastle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newcastle, NE?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 65 miles north. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newcastle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newcastle the lowest scan from KFSD is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Newcastle 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 Newcastle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hartington, NE radar 20 mi
- Wakefield, NE radar 27 mi
- South Sioux City, NE radar 27 mi
- Dakota City, NE radar 28 mi
- Wayne, NE radar 29 mi
- Pender, NE radar 38 mi
- Pierce, NE radar 46 mi
- Wisner, NE radar 46 mi
- Plainview, NE radar 51 mi
- Norfolk, NE radar 52 mi