Lisco, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lisco, Garden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lisco?
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 Lisco, 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 Lisco get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Lisco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lisco weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lisco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 110 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 Lisco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 116 mi west | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 155 mi south-southeast | 19,200 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 Lisco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lisco, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 8, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 348 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 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 Lisco'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.
Lisco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lisco, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 110 miles east-northeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lisco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lisco the lowest scan from KLNX is about 11,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lisco 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 Lisco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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