Gurley, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gurley, Cheyenne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gurley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Cheyenne forecast zone and Cheyenne County — the most common reported hazard around Gurley, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 90 | Mar 2026 | Oct 11, 1997 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Mar 2023 | Apr 11, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 25, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 21 | Apr 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 1998 | Jul 21, 1998 · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Sep 2022 | — |
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 Cheyenne forecast zone and Cheyenne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gurley get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Gurley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dalton weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 5.6 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Gurley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 96 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 Gurley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 96 mi west | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 131 mi east-northeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 134 mi southwest | 15,200 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 Gurley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gurley, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 535 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 80 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 20, 2005.
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 Gurley'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.
Gurley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gurley, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 96 miles west. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gurley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gurley the lowest scan from KCYS is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gurley 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 Gurley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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