Lodgepole, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lodgepole, Cheyenne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lodgepole?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Cheyenne forecast zone and Cheyenne County — the most common reported hazard around Lodgepole, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 90 | Mar 2026 | Oct 11, 1997 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Mar 2023 | Apr 11, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 25, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 21 | Apr 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 1998 | Jul 21, 1998 · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Sep 2022 | — |
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 Cheyenne forecast zone and Cheyenne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lodgepole get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Lodgepole, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lodgepole weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually March (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 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 Lodgepole?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 113 miles west. 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 Lodgepole | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 113 mi west | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 120 mi east-northeast | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 133 mi south-southeast | 14,900 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 Lodgepole
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lodgepole, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 2 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 21, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 620 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 96 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 5, 2000.
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 Lodgepole'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.
Lodgepole radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lodgepole, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 113 miles west. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lodgepole?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lodgepole the lowest scan from KCYS is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lodgepole 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 Lodgepole, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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