Nickerson, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nickerson, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nickerson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around Nickerson, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 41 | Jun 2024 | Aug 4, 1996 · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | Jul 28, 2001 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 20 | May 2024 | May 21, 2024 · $150,000 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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Nickerson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 16 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 Nickerson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 16 mi south-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 133 mi southwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 143 mi north | 16,700 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 Nickerson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nickerson, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 15, 1950, which passed about 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 634 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 118 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 Nickerson'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.
Nickerson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nickerson, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 16 miles south-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nickerson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nickerson the lowest scan from KOAX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nickerson 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 Nickerson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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