Superior, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Superior, Nuckolls County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Superior?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Nuckolls forecast zone and Nuckolls County — the most common reported hazard around Superior, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2025 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Apr 12, 2020 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2020 | Dec 30, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | May 2025 | May 6, 2015 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2016 | Jul 4, 2000 · $1.1 million 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 Nuckolls forecast zone and Nuckolls County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Superior get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Superior, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Superior weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 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 Superior?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 29 miles northwest. 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 Superior | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 29 mi northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 121 mi southeast | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 126 mi northeast | 13,800 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 Superior
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Superior, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 508 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 27, 2013.
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 Superior'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.
Superior radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Superior, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 29 miles northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Superior?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Superior the lowest scan from KUEX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Superior 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 Superior, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Sutton, NE radar 42 mi
- Geneva, NE radar 43 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 43 mi
- Fairbury, NE radar 48 mi
- Henderson, NE radar 54 mi
- Minden, NE radar 58 mi
- Aurora, NE radar 58 mi
- Wood River, NE radar 62 mi