Chappell, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chappell, Deuel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chappell?
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 Chappell, 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 Chappell get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Chappell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lodgepole weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chappell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 115 miles east-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 Chappell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 115 mi east-northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 122 mi west | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 126 mi south-southeast | 13,700 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 Chappell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chappell, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 7, 2022, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 557 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 90 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 5, 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 Chappell'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.
Chappell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chappell, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 115 miles east-northeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chappell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chappell the lowest scan from KLNX is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Chappell 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 Chappell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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