Martin, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martin, Keith County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Keith forecast zone and Keith County — the most common reported hazard around Martin, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 51 | Mar 2026 | Oct 11, 1997 · $46,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | Jan 20, 1998 · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 2002 · 1 death · $820,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Mar 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2, 2012 · $100,000 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 Keith forecast zone and Keith County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Martin get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Martin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingsley Dam weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Martin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 76 miles 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 Martin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 76 mi northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 131 mi south | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 161 mi west | 20,400 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 Martin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martin, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 10, 1977, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 508 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 21, 2015.
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 Martin'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.
Martin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martin, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 76 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Martin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Martin the lowest scan from KLNX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Martin 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 Martin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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