North Bend, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Bend, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Bend?
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 North Bend, 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.
How much snow does North Bend get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to North Bend, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prague weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.1 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 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 North Bend?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 24 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 North Bend | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 24 mi east-southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 117 mi southwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 147 mi north | 17,600 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 North Bend
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Bend, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on August 13, 1952, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles west of town.
Hail: 522 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 86 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 28, 2023.
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 North Bend'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.
North Bend radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Bend, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 24 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Bend?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Bend the lowest scan from KOAX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Bend 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 North Bend, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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