Hemingford, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hemingford, Box Butte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hemingford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Box Butte forecast zone and Box Butte County — the most common reported hazard around Hemingford, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2006 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 63 | Mar 2026 | Nov 30, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Dec 2023 | Apr 8, 2013 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 17 | Dec 2022 | Oct 24, 1997 · $3,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 1998 | Mar 28, 1998 · $12,000 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 Box Butte forecast zone and Box Butte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hemingford get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Hemingford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hemingford weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 5.3 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 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 Hemingford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 120 miles 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 Hemingford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 120 mi southwest | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 125 mi north | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 131 mi east | 14,500 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 Hemingford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hemingford, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 20, 1978, which passed about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 2, 2020, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 361 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 62 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.30-inch hail on July 9, 2021.
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 Hemingford'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.
Hemingford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hemingford, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 120 miles southwest. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hemingford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hemingford the lowest scan from KCYS is about 12,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hemingford 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 Hemingford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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