Upland, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Upland, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Upland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Upland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | May 2025 | Jun 18, 2011 · $21 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Dec 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 30 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 5, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 29, 2006 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Jul 4, 2000 · $2.0 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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Upland get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Upland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minden weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 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 Upland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 24 miles east. 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 Upland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 24 mi east | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 143 mi northwest | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 150 mi east-northeast | 18,100 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 Upland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Upland, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 468 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2002.
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 Upland'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.
Upland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Upland, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 24 miles east. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Upland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Upland the lowest scan from KUEX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Upland 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 Upland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Minden, NE radar 13 mi
- Holdrege, NE radar 26 mi
- Kearney, NE radar 28 mi
- Alma, NE radar 29 mi
- Gibbon, NE radar 30 mi
- Shelton, NE radar 33 mi
- Hastings, NE radar 33 mi
- Wood River, NE radar 38 mi
- Superior, NE radar 49 mi
- Ravenna, NE radar 49 mi