Hyannis, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hyannis, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hyannis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 48 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Hyannis, mostly in April and March. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2023 | Apr 29, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 30 | Mar 2026 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2004 · $38,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 4, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 · $3.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2011 | Aug 26, 2002 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 · $2,000 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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hyannis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 61 miles east. 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 Hyannis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 61 mi east | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 156 mi north-northwest | 19,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 168 mi west-southwest | 21,800 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 Hyannis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hyannis, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on June 25, 2024, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 19, 2024.
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 Hyannis'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.
Hyannis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hyannis, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 61 miles east. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hyannis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hyannis the lowest scan from KLNX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hyannis 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 Hyannis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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