Peru, NE Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Peru, Nemaha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Peru?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County — the most common reported hazard around Peru, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	68	Jun 2026	Aug 10, 2025 · $1.2 million damage
Flooding	52	Jul 2024	Jun 1, 2011 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	44	Feb 2025	Oct 22, 1996 · $670,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	28	Feb 2025	—
Excessive heat	26	Jul 2025	—
High winds	17	Mar 2026	—
Flash flooding	12	May 2023	May 23, 1996 · $2.8 million damage
Blizzards	5	Mar 2025	—

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 Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Peru get?

A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Peru, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Auburn 5 Ese weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.1 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.6	2.3	6.4	7.7	8.1	3.6	1.6	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 Peru?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 67 miles north-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 Peru	View
KOAX Omaha, NE	67 mi north-northwest	5,300 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTWX Topeka, KS	106 mi south-southwest	10,500 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDMX Des Moines, IA	136 mi northeast	15,500 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 Peru

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peru, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 5, 1954, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 421 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 29, 1992.

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 Peru'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.

Peru radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Peru, NE?

KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 67 miles north-northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Peru?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peru the lowest scan from KOAX is about 5,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Peru 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 Peru, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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