Hayes Center, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hayes Center, Hayes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hayes Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 44 days in the Hayes forecast zone and Hayes County — the most common reported hazard around Hayes Center, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Jun 2026 | Apr 20, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Oct 11, 1997 · $46,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2023 | Aug 28, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2023 | Jun 12, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Hayes forecast zone and Hayes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hayes Center get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Hayes Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hayes Center 1Nw weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hayes Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 87 miles south-southwest. 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 Hayes Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 87 mi south-southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 103 mi north-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 136 mi east | 15,600 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 Hayes Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hayes Center, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 574 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 101 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 21, 1998.
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 Hayes Center'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.
Hayes Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hayes Center, NE?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 87 miles south-southwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hayes Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hayes Center the lowest scan from KGLD is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hayes Center 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 Hayes Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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