Steinauer, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Steinauer, Pawnee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Steinauer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 43 days in the Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County — the most common reported hazard around Steinauer, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and excessive heat (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | Oct 22, 1996 · $670,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | May 2026 | May 15, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2010 | Apr 25, 2008 · $100,000 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 Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Steinauer get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Steinauer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Table Rock 4N weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 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 Steinauer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 77 miles north. 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 Steinauer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 77 mi north | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 84 mi south | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 117 mi west | 12,200 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 Steinauer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Steinauer, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on September 25, 1973, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 324 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 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 Steinauer'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.
Steinauer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Steinauer, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 77 miles north. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Steinauer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Steinauer the lowest scan from KOAX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Steinauer 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 Steinauer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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