Grant, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grant, Perkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grant?
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 Grant, 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.
Which radars cover Grant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 97 miles 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 Grant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 97 mi northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 102 mi south | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 162 mi west | 20,600 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 Grant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grant, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1991, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 592 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 86 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 17, 1999.
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 Grant'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.
Grant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grant, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 97 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grant?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grant the lowest scan from KLNX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Grant 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 Grant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Ogallala, NE radar 20 mi
- Imperial, NE radar 23 mi
- Sutherland, NE radar 38 mi
- North Platte, NE radar 54 mi