Ericson, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ericson, Wheeler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ericson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 41 days in the Wheeler forecast zone and Wheeler County — the most common reported hazard around Ericson, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (30 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | Jul 2023 | Jul 5, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Dec 2020 | Nov 28, 2005 · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2010 | Jun 13, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Wheeler forecast zone and Wheeler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ericson get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Ericson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bartlett 1W weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ericson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 98 miles west. 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 Ericson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 98 mi west | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 102 mi south | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 124 mi east-southeast | 13,400 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 Ericson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ericson, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1953, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 26, 2024, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 390 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 12, 2004.
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 Ericson'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.
Ericson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ericson, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 98 miles west. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ericson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ericson the lowest scan from KLNX is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ericson 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 Ericson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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