Shickley, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shickley, Fillmore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shickley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County — the most common reported hazard around Shickley, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2024 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Sep 2018 | May 27, 2016 · $5.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2020 | Dec 30, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Jun 4, 2015 · $2.3 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 Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shickley get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Shickley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bruning weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 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 Shickley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 38 miles west. 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 Shickley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 38 mi west | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 126 mi southeast | 13,800 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 Shickley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 159 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shickley, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 22, 2004, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 3 miles east of town.
Hail: 595 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 28, 2023.
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 Shickley'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.
Shickley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shickley, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 38 miles west. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shickley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shickley the lowest scan from KUEX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shickley 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 Shickley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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