Bushnell, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bushnell, Kimball County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bushnell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 87 days in the Kimball forecast zone and Kimball County — the most common reported hazard around Bushnell, mostly in April and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | May 21, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Feb 2024 | Apr 11, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | May 2026 | Jun 26, 2004 · $45,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2022 | May 24, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 20 | Apr 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 1998 · $2,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 1998 | — |
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 Kimball forecast zone and Kimball County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bushnell get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Bushnell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kimball 2Ne weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 1.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bushnell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 48 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 Bushnell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 48 mi west | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 106 mi south-southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 173 mi southeast | 23,000 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 Bushnell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bushnell, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 31, 1978, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 399 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 8, 1968.
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 Bushnell'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.
Bushnell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bushnell, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 48 miles west. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bushnell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bushnell the lowest scan from KCYS is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bushnell 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 Bushnell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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