Curtis, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Curtis, Frontier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Curtis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Frontier forecast zone and Frontier County — the most common reported hazard around Curtis, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | May 2026 | Jun 25, 1997 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2026 | Oct 11, 1997 · $46,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2024 | Dec 19, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2019 | May 28, 2007 · $330,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Apr 2018 | Nov 27, 2005 · $32,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2007 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 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 Frontier forecast zone and Frontier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Curtis get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Curtis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Curtis weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Curtis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 92 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 Curtis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 92 mi north | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 111 mi east | 11,300 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 Curtis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Curtis, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on April 20, 2007, which passed about 12 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 382 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 17, 1989.
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 Curtis'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.
Curtis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Curtis, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 92 miles north. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Curtis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Curtis the lowest scan from KLNX is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Curtis 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 Curtis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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