Stromsburg, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stromsburg, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stromsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 54 days in the Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Stromsburg, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2024 | Mar 19, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Aug 2025 | Jul 31, 2014 · $2.6 million damage |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2017 | May 10, 2016 · $3.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2020 | Dec 30, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2024 | May 27, 2019 · $500,000 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 Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stromsburg get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Stromsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Osceola weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 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 Stromsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 65 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 Stromsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 65 mi east-northeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 71 mi southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 163 mi south-southeast | 20,800 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 Stromsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stromsburg, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 14, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 543 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 26, 2014.
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 Stromsburg'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.
Stromsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stromsburg, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 65 miles east-northeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stromsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stromsburg the lowest scan from KOAX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stromsburg 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 Stromsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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