Tamora, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tamora, Seward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tamora?
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 Tamora, 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 Tamora get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Tamora, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Utica weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 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 Tamora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 54 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 Tamora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 54 mi east-northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 75 mi west-southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 141 mi south-southeast | 16,500 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 Tamora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 143 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tamora, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 550 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 80 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 Tamora'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.
Tamora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tamora, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 54 miles east-northeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tamora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tamora the lowest scan from KOAX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tamora 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 Tamora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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