Pawnee City, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pawnee City, Pawnee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pawnee City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 43 days in the Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County — the most common reported hazard around Pawnee City, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and excessive heat (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | Oct 22, 1996 · $670,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | May 2026 | May 15, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2010 | Apr 25, 2008 · $100,000 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 Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pawnee City get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Pawnee City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Table Rock 4N weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 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 Pawnee City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 77 miles south. 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 Pawnee City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 77 mi south | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 84 mi north | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 122 mi west | 13,000 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 Pawnee City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pawnee City, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 28, 1963, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 334 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 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 Pawnee City'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.
Pawnee City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pawnee City, NE?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 77 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pawnee City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pawnee City the lowest scan from KTWX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pawnee City 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 Pawnee City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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