Elwood, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elwood, Gosper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Gosper forecast zone and Gosper County — the most common reported hazard around Elwood, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Aug 2024 | Jun 23, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Dec 2023 | Mar 20, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | 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 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2019 | May 11, 2005 · $1.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Gosper forecast zone and Gosper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elwood get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Elwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elwood 8 S weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 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 Elwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 77 miles east-southeast. 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 Elwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 102 mi north-northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 129 mi southwest | 14,200 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 Elwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elwood, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1993, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 3, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 519 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 29, 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 Elwood'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.
Elwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elwood, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 77 miles east-southeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elwood the lowest scan from KUEX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Elwood 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 Elwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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