Lewellen, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lewellen, Garden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lewellen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Garden forecast zone and Garden County — the most common reported hazard around Lewellen, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | May 23, 2018 · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2023 | Apr 29, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2026 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Dec 2023 | Apr 5, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | Jun 21, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $15 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 · 1 death |
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 Garden forecast zone and Garden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lewellen get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Lewellen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oshkosh weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lewellen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 92 miles east-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 Lewellen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 138 mi south | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 139 mi west | 16,000 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 Lewellen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lewellen, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 497 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 68 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on October 15, 1980.
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 Lewellen'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.
Lewellen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lewellen, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 92 miles east-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lewellen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lewellen the lowest scan from KLNX is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lewellen 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 Lewellen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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