Valparaiso, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valparaiso, Saunders County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valparaiso?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Saunders forecast zone and Saunders County — the most common reported hazard around Valparaiso, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Sep 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $1.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | Oct 25, 1997 · $2.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Sep 2025 | Mar 13, 2019 · $52 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2024 | May 21, 2024 · $300,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | Mar 10, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Saunders forecast zone and Saunders County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Valparaiso get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Valparaiso, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Raymond 2E weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.8 | 6.6 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 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 Valparaiso?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 29 miles 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 Valparaiso | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 29 mi northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 99 mi west-southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 147 mi south-southeast | 17,700 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 Valparaiso
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valparaiso, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 25, 1957, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 24, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 586 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 99 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 Valparaiso'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.
Valparaiso radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valparaiso, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 29 miles northeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Valparaiso?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Valparaiso the lowest scan from KOAX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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