Wayne, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wayne, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wayne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 60 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Wayne, mostly in January and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 60 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2003 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2026 | Nov 2, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2025 | Jul 19, 1999 · 2 deaths · $3.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2024 | Apr 16, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2019 | Jun 11, 2010 · $30,000 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wayne get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Wayne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wayne weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 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 Wayne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 72 miles south-southeast. 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 Wayne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 72 mi south-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 94 mi north | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 152 mi south-southwest | 18,500 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 Wayne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wayne, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 30, 1954, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 15, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 334 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2012.
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 Wayne'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.
Wayne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wayne, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 72 miles south-southeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wayne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wayne the lowest scan from KOAX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wayne 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 Wayne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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