Brewster, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brewster, Blaine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brewster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Blaine forecast zone and Blaine County — the most common reported hazard around Brewster, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2023 | Dec 19, 2006 · $8,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Dec 2025 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2024 | Nov 27, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $140,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Blaine forecast zone and Blaine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brewster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 37 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 Brewster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 37 mi west | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 134 mi southeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 186 mi east-southeast | 25,800 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 Brewster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brewster, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2023, which passed about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 390 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 29, 2022.
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 Brewster'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.
Brewster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brewster, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 37 miles west. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brewster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brewster the lowest scan from KLNX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brewster 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 Brewster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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