Merriman, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Merriman, Cherry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Merriman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 164 days in the Western Cherry forecast zone and Cherry County — the most common reported hazard around Merriman, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and high winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 164 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2023 | Nov 6, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 14 | Dec 2022 | Apr 4, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Jul 26, 2001 · $39,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $1.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2010 | Jun 10, 2010 · $1,000 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 Western Cherry forecast zone and Cherry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Merriman get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Merriman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Merriman weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually March (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Merriman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 88 miles 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 Merriman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 88 mi southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 101 mi northwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 201 mi southwest | 29,500 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 Merriman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Merriman, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1956, which passed about 17 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2022, which touched down about 11 miles west of town.
Hail: 271 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 25, 2024.
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 Merriman'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.
Merriman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Merriman, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 88 miles southeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Merriman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Merriman the lowest scan from KLNX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Merriman 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 Merriman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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