West Point, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Point, Cuming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Cuming forecast zone and Cuming County — the most common reported hazard around West Point, mostly in July and May. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | May 2026 | Jul 5, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 53 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Oct 12, 1997 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2021 | Mar 13, 2019 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Mar 2019 | Aug 4, 1996 · $750,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | 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 Cuming forecast zone and Cuming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Point get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to West Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Pt weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover West Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 40 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 West Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 40 mi south-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 121 mi north | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 138 mi southwest | 16,000 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 West Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Point, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on June 16, 2014, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 15, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 328 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 16, 1965.
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 West Point'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.
West Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Point, NE?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 40 miles south-southeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Point?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Point the lowest scan from KOAX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Point 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 West Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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