Spalding, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spalding, Greeley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spalding?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Greeley forecast zone and Greeley County — the most common reported hazard around Spalding, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2024 | Mar 19, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Jun 2024 | Jul 12, 2004 · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2025 | Apr 13, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 · $3.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Greeley forecast zone and Greeley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spalding get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Spalding, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Loretto 7W weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 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 Spalding?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 95 miles south. 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 Spalding | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 95 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 115 mi west | 12,000 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 Spalding
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spalding, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 26, 2024, which passed about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 358 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 14, 2012.
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 Spalding'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.
Spalding radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spalding, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 95 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spalding?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spalding the lowest scan from KUEX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Spalding 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 Spalding, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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