Milligan, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milligan, Fillmore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milligan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County — the most common reported hazard around Milligan, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2024 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 28, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Sep 2018 | May 27, 2016 · $5.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2020 | Dec 30, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Jun 4, 2015 · $2.3 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 Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milligan get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Milligan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tobias 4.7 Ssw weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 7.4 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Milligan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 57 miles west-southwest. 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 Milligan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 57 mi west-southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 78 mi northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 121 mi south-southeast | 12,800 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 Milligan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milligan, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 22, 2004, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 520 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 18, 1986.
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 Milligan'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.
Milligan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milligan, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 57 miles west-southwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milligan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milligan the lowest scan from KUEX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milligan 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 Milligan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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