Riverton, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riverton, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riverton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Riverton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | May 2025 | Jun 18, 2011 · $21 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Dec 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 30 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 29, 2006 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $2.0 million 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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Riverton get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Riverton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Franklin #2 weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 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 Riverton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 23 miles 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 Riverton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 23 mi northeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 151 mi northeast | 18,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 154 mi east-southeast | 19,000 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 Riverton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riverton, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 433 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 68 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 Riverton'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.
Riverton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riverton, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 23 miles northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riverton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riverton the lowest scan from KUEX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Riverton 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 Riverton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Minden, NE radar 30 mi
- Alma, NE radar 32 mi
- Superior, NE radar 37 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 40 mi
- Holdrege, NE radar 41 mi
- Gibbon, NE radar 46 mi
- Kearney, NE radar 46 mi
- Shelton, NE radar 48 mi
- Wood River, NE radar 51 mi
- Sutton, NE radar 59 mi