Norman, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Norman, Kearney County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Norman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Kearney forecast zone and Kearney County — the most common reported hazard around Norman, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Aug 2025 | Jun 6, 2022 · $18 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2024 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2021 | May 11, 2005 · $4.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | Dec 29, 2006 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2013 | Apr 24, 2007 · $60,000 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 Kearney forecast zone and Kearney County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Norman get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Norman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minden weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 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 Norman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 21 miles east-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 Norman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 21 mi east-southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 139 mi east-northeast | 16,100 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 Norman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 165 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norman, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 654 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 12, 1990.
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 Norman'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.
Norman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Norman, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 21 miles east-southeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Norman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Norman the lowest scan from KUEX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Norman 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 Norman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Minden, NE radar 9 mi
- Gibbon, NE radar 19 mi
- Shelton, NE radar 21 mi
- Kearney, NE radar 22 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 23 mi
- Wood River, NE radar 26 mi
- Holdrege, NE radar 31 mi
- Grand Island, NE radar 38 mi
- Ravenna, NE radar 38 mi
- Alma, NE radar 40 mi