Madrid, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madrid, Perkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madrid?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Perkins forecast zone and Perkins County — the most common reported hazard around Madrid, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Dec 2023 | Feb 3, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2019 | Aug 10, 1999 · $1.1 million damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Oct 2012 | Oct 18, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 2005 | Apr 10, 2005 · $2,000 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 Perkins forecast zone and Perkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Madrid?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 91 miles north-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 Madrid | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 91 mi north-northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 103 mi south | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 166 mi east-southeast | 21,400 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 Madrid
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madrid, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 559 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 14, 1967.
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 Madrid'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.
Madrid radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madrid, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 91 miles north-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Madrid?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Madrid the lowest scan from KLNX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Madrid 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 Madrid, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Grant, NE radar 10 mi
- Ogallala, NE radar 22 mi
- Imperial, NE radar 24 mi
- Sutherland, NE radar 30 mi
- North Platte, NE radar 45 mi