Halsey, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Halsey, Thomas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Halsey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 49 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Halsey, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and high winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2023 | Dec 19, 2006 · $8,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Dec 2025 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Dec 2023 | Dec 1, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2026 | Oct 2, 2022 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | May 2023 | May 29, 2023 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | Jun 12, 2010 · $55,000 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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Halsey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 16 miles west-northwest. 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 Halsey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 16 mi west-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 145 mi southeast | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 191 mi south-southwest | 27,000 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 Halsey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Halsey, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 12, 2023, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 326 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 14, 1980.
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 Halsey'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.
Halsey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Halsey, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 16 miles west-northwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Halsey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Halsey the lowest scan from KLNX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Halsey 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 Halsey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- North Platte, NE radar 59 mi