Arnold, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arnold, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arnold?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Custer forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Arnold, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2003 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Mar 2024 | Jan 17, 1996 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2025 | Oct 12, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2024 | Nov 27, 2005 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | Mar 14, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2026 | Dec 19, 2024 · 1 death · $80,000 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 Custer forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arnold get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Arnold, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arnold 4 Wnw weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arnold?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 42 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 Arnold | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 42 mi north-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 119 mi southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 163 mi south-southwest | 20,700 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 Arnold
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arnold, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 3, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 440 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 14, 1985.
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 Arnold'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.
Arnold radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arnold, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 42 miles north-northwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arnold?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arnold the lowest scan from KLNX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arnold 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 Arnold, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Broken Bow, NE radar 29 mi
- Gothenburg, NE radar 35 mi
- North Platte, NE radar 36 mi
- Cozad, NE radar 40 mi
- Lexington, NE radar 50 mi
- Sutherland, NE radar 52 mi
- Burwell, NE radar 60 mi