Weeping Water, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Weeping Water, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Weeping Water?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Weeping Water, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Feb 2026 | Oct 25, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Jul 2024 | Mar 13, 2019 · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2024 · $60,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Weeping Water get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Weeping Water, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Weeping Water weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 1.4 | 7.4 | 10.0 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 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 Weeping Water?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 33 miles north-northwest. 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 Weeping Water | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 33 mi north-northwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 127 mi west-southwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 129 mi south | 14,300 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 Weeping Water
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Weeping Water, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 650 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 9, 2016.
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 Weeping Water'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.
Weeping Water radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Weeping Water, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 33 miles north-northwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Weeping Water?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Weeping Water the lowest scan from KOAX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Weeping Water 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 Weeping Water, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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