Brady, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brady, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brady?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Brady, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2024 | Mar 24, 1996 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Sep 20, 2013 · $180,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2019 | Aug 21, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2024 | Nov 28, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brady?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 66 miles north. 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 Brady | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 66 mi north | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 112 mi east-southeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 134 mi south-southwest | 15,200 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 Brady
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brady, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 3, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 617 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 10, 1996.
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 Brady'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.
Brady radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brady, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 66 miles north. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brady?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brady the lowest scan from KLNX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brady 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 Brady, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Cambridge, NE radar 52 mi
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