Arthur, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arthur, Arthur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arthur?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 42 days in the Arthur forecast zone and Arthur County — the most common reported hazard around Arthur, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (36 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2023 | Mar 6, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · 1 death · $2.6 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2011 | Jul 4, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2, 2012 · $50,000 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 Arthur forecast zone and Arthur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arthur get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Arthur, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arthur weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arthur?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, 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 Arthur | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 63 mi east-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 152 mi south | 18,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 164 mi west | 21,000 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 Arthur
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arthur, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on June 25, 2024, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 3, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 287 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 26, 2009.
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 Arthur'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.
Arthur radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arthur, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 63 miles east-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arthur?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arthur the lowest scan from KLNX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arthur 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 Arthur, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Sutherland, NE radar 41 mi
- Grant, NE radar 50 mi
- North Platte, NE radar 58 mi