Cushing, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cushing, Howard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cushing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 53 days in the Howard forecast zone and Howard County — the most common reported hazard around Cushing, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (46 days) and high winds (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2024 | Mar 19, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Jun 2024 | Jul 24, 2013 · $5.1 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 · $6.6 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | May 30, 2024 · $4.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $3.0 million 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 Howard forecast zone and Howard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cushing get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Cushing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wolbach weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cushing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 67 miles south. 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 Cushing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 67 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 104 mi east | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 123 mi west-northwest | 13,200 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 Cushing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cushing, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 2 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 24, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 472 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 9, 2003.
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 Cushing'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.
Cushing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cushing, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 67 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cushing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cushing the lowest scan from KUEX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cushing 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 Cushing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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