Litchfield, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Litchfield, Sherman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Litchfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County — the most common reported hazard around Litchfield, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days) and high winds (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2024 | Mar 19, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jun 7, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2025 | Apr 13, 2018 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2024 | May 30, 2024 · $4.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2007 | Dec 29, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $2.0 million 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 Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Litchfield get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Litchfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mason City weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Litchfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 69 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 Litchfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 69 mi south-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 92 mi northwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 145 mi east | 17,200 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 Litchfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Litchfield, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1953, which passed about 12 miles north of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 23, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 417 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 12, 2002.
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 Litchfield'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.
Litchfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Litchfield, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 69 miles south-southeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Litchfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Litchfield the lowest scan from KUEX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Litchfield 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 Litchfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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