Newport, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newport, Rock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Rock forecast zone and Rock County — the most common reported hazard around Newport, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (37 days) and high winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Mar 2024 | Dec 19, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2025 | Jun 3, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | Dec 2025 | Oct 23, 2001 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 15 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Sep 2019 | Jul 16, 2001 · $350,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2011 | Aug 4, 2009 · $46,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $250,000 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 Rock forecast zone and Rock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newport get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Newport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 5.9 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Newport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 78 miles southwest. 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 Newport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 78 mi southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 148 mi east-northeast | 17,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 164 mi south-southeast | 21,000 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 Newport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newport, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 335 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2020.
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 Newport'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.
Newport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newport, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 78 miles southwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newport the lowest scan from KLNX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Newport 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 Newport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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