Ludell, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Ludell, Rawlins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Ludell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Rawlins forecast zone and Rawlins County — the most common reported hazard around Ludell, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (74 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds143Jun 2026Jun 14, 2014 · $150,000 damage
High winds74Mar 2026Apr 15, 2006 · $20,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms39Feb 2025Dec 29, 2006 · $165,000 damage
Flash flooding23Jun 2026Apr 24, 2007 · $150,000 damage
Blizzards17Mar 2025—
Dust storms14Feb 2026—
Extreme cold & wind chill12Jan 2024—
Flooding8May 2023Aug 23, 2019 · $15,000 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 Rawlins forecast zone and Rawlins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Ludell get?

A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Ludell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Atwood weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
1.63.84.05.06.14.53.10.6

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Ludell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 52 miles southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over LudellView
KGLD
Goodland, KS		52 mi southwest3,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KUEX
Hastings, NE		137 mi east-northeast15,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLNX
North Platte, NE		147 mi north17,500 ftLimited — 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 Ludell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ludell, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 15, 1990, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 6, 2024, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 553 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 1, 1990.

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 Ludell'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.

Ludell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ludell, KS?

KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 52 miles southwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Ludell?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ludell the lowest scan from KGLD is about 3,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Ludell 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 Ludell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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