Dunning, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dunning, Blaine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dunning?
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 Dunning, 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 Dunning?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 26 miles west-northwest. 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 Dunning | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 26 mi west-northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 135 mi southeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 190 mi south-southwest | 26,700 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 Dunning
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dunning, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 7, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 342 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 10, 1980.
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 Dunning'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.
Dunning radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dunning, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 26 miles west-northwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dunning?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dunning the lowest scan from KLNX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dunning 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 Dunning, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Broken Bow, NE radar 38 mi
- Burwell, NE radar 50 mi
- Ainsworth, NE radar 51 mi
- North Platte, NE radar 59 mi