Petersburg, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Petersburg, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Petersburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Petersburg, mostly in June and July. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 46 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2024 | Dec 30, 2006 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | Jan 2026 | Jan 17, 1996 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2025 | May 22, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $80,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Petersburg get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Petersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elgin weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 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 Petersburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 96 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 Petersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 96 mi east-southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 108 mi south | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 129 mi west | 14,200 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 Petersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Petersburg, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 30, 1954, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 25, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 365 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 25, 2024.
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 Petersburg'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.
Petersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Petersburg, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 96 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Petersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Petersburg the lowest scan from KOAX is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Petersburg 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 Petersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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