Kilgore, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kilgore, Cherry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kilgore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 164 days in the Western Cherry forecast zone and Cherry County — the most common reported hazard around Kilgore, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and high winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 164 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2023 | Nov 6, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 14 | Dec 2022 | Apr 4, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Jul 26, 2001 · $39,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $1.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2010 | Jun 10, 2010 · $1,000 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 Western Cherry forecast zone and Cherry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kilgore get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Kilgore, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kilgore 1Ne weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 4.6 | 9.2 | 4.5 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kilgore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 71 miles south-southeast. 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 Kilgore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 125 mi northwest | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 215 mi northeast | 33,000 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 Kilgore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kilgore, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 15, 1962, which touched down about 8 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 315 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 20, 2025.
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 Kilgore'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.
Kilgore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kilgore, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 71 miles south-southeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kilgore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kilgore the lowest scan from KLNX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kilgore 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 Kilgore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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