Hay Springs, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hay Springs, Sheridan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hay Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Sheridan forecast zone and Sheridan County — the most common reported hazard around Hay Springs, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2023 | Nov 6, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2026 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 15 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 2009 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2023 | Aug 3, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 · $1.0 million 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 Sheridan forecast zone and Sheridan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hay Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 100 miles north. 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 Hay Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 100 mi north | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 152 mi southwest | 18,500 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 Hay Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hay Springs, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1993, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 5, 2022, which touched down near town.
Hail: 378 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 29, 1992.
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 Hay Springs'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.
Hay Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hay Springs, NE?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 100 miles north. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hay Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hay Springs the lowest scan from KUDX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hay Springs 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 Hay Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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