Bertrand, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bertrand, Phelps County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bertrand?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Phelps forecast zone and Phelps County — the most common reported hazard around Bertrand, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Aug 2025 | Jun 7, 2024 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Dec 2023 | Mar 20, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2019 | May 11, 2005 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2013 | May 24, 2011 · $1.1 million 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 Phelps forecast zone and Phelps County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bertrand get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Bertrand, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bertrand weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bertrand?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 64 miles east-southeast. 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 Bertrand | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 64 mi east-southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 136 mi southwest | 15,500 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 Bertrand
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bertrand, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1993, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 563 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 29, 2000.
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 Bertrand'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.
Bertrand radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bertrand, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 64 miles east-southeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bertrand?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bertrand the lowest scan from KUEX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bertrand 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 Bertrand, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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