Bartlett, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bartlett, Wheeler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bartlett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 41 days in the Wheeler forecast zone and Wheeler County — the most common reported hazard around Bartlett, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (30 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | Jul 2023 | Jul 5, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Dec 2020 | Nov 28, 2005 · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2010 | Jun 13, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Wheeler forecast zone and Wheeler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bartlett get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Bartlett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bartlett 1W weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bartlett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 104 miles west. 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 Bartlett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 104 mi west | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 108 mi south | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 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 Bartlett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bartlett, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 26, 2024, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 12, 2004.
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 Bartlett'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.
Bartlett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bartlett, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 104 miles west. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bartlett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bartlett the lowest scan from KLNX is about 10,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bartlett 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 Bartlett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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