Elsie, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elsie, Perkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elsie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Perkins forecast zone and Perkins County — the most common reported hazard around Elsie, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Dec 2023 | Feb 3, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2019 | Aug 10, 1999 · $1.1 million damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Oct 2012 | Oct 18, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 2005 | Apr 10, 2005 · $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 Perkins forecast zone and Perkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elsie get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Elsie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wallace 2W weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Elsie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 88 miles north-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 Elsie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 88 mi north-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 104 mi south | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 159 mi east-southeast | 19,900 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 Elsie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elsie, 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 13 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 16, 2025, which passed about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 502 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 14, 1967.
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 Elsie'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.
Elsie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elsie, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 88 miles north-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elsie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elsie the lowest scan from KLNX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Elsie 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 Elsie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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