Ord, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ord, Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ord?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Valley forecast zone and Valley County — the most common reported hazard around Ord, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Aug 2025 | May 12, 2022 · $6.5 million damage |
| High winds | 54 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 2017 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2024 | Mar 19, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2025 | Apr 13, 2018 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Valley forecast zone and Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ord get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Ord, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ord #2 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 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 Ord?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 89 miles west-northwest. 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 Ord | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 89 mi west-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 92 mi south-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 134 mi east | 15,100 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 Ord
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ord, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1953, which passed about 7 miles west-southwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 23, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 476 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 2008.
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 Ord'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.
Ord radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ord, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 89 miles west-northwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ord?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ord the lowest scan from KLNX is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ord 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 Ord, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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