Thedford, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thedford, Thomas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Thedford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 49 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Thedford, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and high winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2023 | Dec 19, 2006 · $8,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Dec 2025 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Dec 2023 | Dec 1, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2026 | Oct 2, 2022 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | May 2023 | May 29, 2023 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | Jun 12, 2010 · $55,000 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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Thedford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 1 miles south. 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 Thedford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 1 mi south | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 160 mi southeast | 20,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 187 mi northwest | 26,100 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 Thedford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Thedford, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 24, 1965, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 12, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 317 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1999.
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 Thedford'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.
Thedford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thedford, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 1 miles south. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thedford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thedford the lowest scan from KLNX is about 100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Thedford 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 Thedford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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