Big Springs, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Springs, Deuel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Deuel forecast zone and Deuel County — the most common reported hazard around Big Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 50 | Mar 2026 | Nov 14, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Mar 2024 | Apr 29, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Dec 2023 | Apr 13, 2018 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2019 | May 23, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 · $2,000 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 Deuel forecast zone and Deuel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Big Springs get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Big Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Big Springs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 2.1 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Big Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 99 miles 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 Big Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 99 mi northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 119 mi south | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 142 mi west | 16,700 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 Big Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 141 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Springs, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles east of town.
Hail: 672 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 99 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 7, 1994.
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 Big Springs'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.
Big Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Springs, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 99 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Springs the lowest scan from KLNX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Big Springs 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 Big Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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