Long Island, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Long Island, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Long Island?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Long Island, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Aug 2025 | Jun 29, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2024 | Apr 5, 2005 · $650,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 30, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2019 | Sep 4, 2016 · $575,000 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 Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Long Island get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Long Island, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Long Is 1N weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.0 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 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 Long Island?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 63 miles east-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 Long Island | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 63 mi east-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 122 mi west-southwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 149 mi north-northwest | 18,000 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 Long Island
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Long Island, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 3 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 547 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 64 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 1980.
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 Long Island'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.
Long Island radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Long Island, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 63 miles east-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Long Island?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Long Island the lowest scan from KUEX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Long Island 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 Long Island, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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