Red Cloud, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Cloud, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Cloud?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Red Cloud, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Aug 2025 | Jul 9, 2014 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2025 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 18, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2020 | Dec 29, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | May 2025 | May 23, 2008 · $550,000 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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Red Cloud get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Red Cloud, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Red Cloud weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 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 Red Cloud?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 17 miles north-northeast. 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 Red Cloud | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 17 mi north-northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 141 mi northeast | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 143 mi east-southeast | 16,900 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 Red Cloud
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Red Cloud, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 13, 1990, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 471 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 74 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 1998.
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 Red Cloud'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.
Red Cloud radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Cloud, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 17 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Red Cloud?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Red Cloud the lowest scan from KUEX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Red Cloud 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 Red Cloud, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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