Bayard, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bayard, Morrill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bayard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 45 days in the Morrill forecast zone and Morrill County — the most common reported hazard around Bayard, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (43 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Jul 2025 | Jul 3, 2010 · $350,000 damage |
| High winds | 43 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 15 | Apr 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2018 | — |
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 Morrill forecast zone and Morrill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bayard get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Bayard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bridgeport weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 4.8 | 7.8 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bayard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 87 miles west-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Bayard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 87 mi west-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 142 mi east | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 150 mi south-southwest | 18,300 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 Bayard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bayard, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 27, 1955, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 23, 2023, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 508 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 102 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 3, 2014.
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 Bayard'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.
Bayard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bayard, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 87 miles west-southwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bayard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bayard the lowest scan from KCYS is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bayard 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 Bayard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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