Snyder, NE Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Snyder, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Snyder?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around Snyder, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (46 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds90Jun 2026May 29, 2000 · $20,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms62Feb 2026—
Extreme cold & wind chill46Jan 2026Jan 22, 2003 · 1 death
Flooding41Jun 2024Aug 4, 1996 · $7.0 million damage
High winds27Jan 2026—
Excessive heat23Jul 2025Jul 28, 2001 · 1 death
Flash flooding20May 2024May 21, 2024 · $150,000 damage
Blizzards11Mar 2025Mar 10, 2013 · 1 death

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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Snyder get?

A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Snyder, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dodge weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.43.46.38.67.75.02.10.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Snyder?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 34 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over SnyderView
KOAX
Omaha, NE		34 mi southeast2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KUEX
Hastings, NE		129 mi southwest14,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KFSD
Sioux Falls, SD		130 mi north14,500 ftLimited — 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 Snyder

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Snyder, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on June 16, 2014, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.

Hail: 418 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 64 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 1987.

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 Snyder'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.

Snyder radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Snyder, NE?

KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 34 miles southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Snyder?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Snyder the lowest scan from KOAX is about 2,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Snyder 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 Snyder, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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