Keystone, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keystone, Keith County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keystone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Keith forecast zone and Keith County — the most common reported hazard around Keystone, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 51 | Mar 2026 | Oct 11, 1997 · $46,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | Jan 20, 1998 · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 2002 · 1 death · $820,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Mar 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2, 2012 · $100,000 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 Keith forecast zone and Keith County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Keystone get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Keystone, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingsley Dam weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 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 Keystone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 73 miles northeast. 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 Keystone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 73 mi northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 128 mi south | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 168 mi west | 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 Keystone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keystone, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1991, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 3, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 513 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 6, 2018.
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 Keystone'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.
Keystone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keystone, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 73 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Keystone?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Keystone the lowest scan from KLNX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Keystone 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 Keystone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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