Richland, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richland, Colfax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Colfax forecast zone and Colfax County — the most common reported hazard around Richland, mostly in January and February. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (48 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2024 | Apr 5, 2009 · $23,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 48 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | May 2025 | May 22, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Jan 2026 | Nov 2, 1997 · $36,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2019 | Jun 11, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | May 2024 | Mar 13, 2019 · $170,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | 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 Colfax forecast zone and Colfax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richland get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Richland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbus 3 Ne weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.8 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 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 Richland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 45 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 Richland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 45 mi east | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 100 mi southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 151 mi north | 18,300 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 Richland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richland, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 7 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 448 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 16, 2002.
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 Richland'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.
Richland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richland, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 45 miles east. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richland the lowest scan from KOAX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richland 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 Richland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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