Staplehurst, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Staplehurst, Seward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Staplehurst?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Seward forecast zone and Seward County — the most common reported hazard around Staplehurst, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Sep 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $1.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 2013 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Sep 2025 | May 12, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2024 | May 11, 2014 · $10,000 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 Seward forecast zone and Seward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Staplehurst get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Staplehurst, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seward weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 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 Staplehurst?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 48 miles east-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 Staplehurst | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 48 mi east-northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 80 mi southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 145 mi south-southeast | 17,300 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 Staplehurst
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Staplehurst, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 24, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 557 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 2, 1995.
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 Staplehurst'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.
Staplehurst radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Staplehurst, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 48 miles east-northeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Staplehurst?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Staplehurst the lowest scan from KOAX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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