Oxford, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oxford, Furnas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oxford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Furnas forecast zone and Furnas County — the most common reported hazard around Oxford, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jul 2024 | Jun 29, 2023 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Dec 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2019 | Jun 15, 1996 · $180,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $1.0 million 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 Furnas forecast zone and Furnas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oxford get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Oxford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oxford 6Nnw weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Oxford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 63 miles east. 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 Oxford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 63 mi east | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 126 mi west-southwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 128 mi north-northwest | 14,000 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 Oxford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oxford, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 503 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 73 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 1980.
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 Oxford'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.
Oxford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oxford, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 63 miles east. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oxford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oxford the lowest scan from KUEX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oxford 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 Oxford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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