Seneca, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Seneca, Thomas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Seneca?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 49 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Seneca, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and high winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2023 | Dec 19, 2006 · $8,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Dec 2025 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Dec 2023 | Dec 1, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2026 | Oct 2, 2022 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | May 2023 | May 29, 2023 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | Jun 12, 2010 · $55,000 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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Seneca get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Seneca, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mullen weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 5.2 | 7.7 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Seneca?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 14 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 Seneca | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 14 mi east-southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 172 mi southeast | 22,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 176 mi northwest | 23,500 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 Seneca
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Seneca, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 24, 1965, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 332 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1999.
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 Seneca'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.
Seneca radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Seneca, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 14 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 172 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Seneca?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Seneca the lowest scan from KLNX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Seneca 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 Seneca, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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