Mitchell, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mitchell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 86 days in the Scotts Bluff forecast zone and Scotts Bluff County — the most common reported hazard around Mitchell, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (76 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 86 | Mar 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2024 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Nov 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 1997 · $600,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 14 | Apr 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 · $250,000 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 Scotts Bluff forecast zone and Scotts Bluff County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mitchell get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Mitchell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scottsbluff 1E weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 4.7 | 8.3 | 4.6 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 3.7 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mitchell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 75 miles 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 Mitchell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 75 mi southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 154 mi south-southwest | 18,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 159 mi north-northeast | 19,900 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 Mitchell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mitchell, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 27, 1955, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2024, which touched down about 3 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 620 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 112 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 20, 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 Mitchell'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.
Mitchell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mitchell, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 75 miles southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mitchell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mitchell the lowest scan from KCYS is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mitchell 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 Mitchell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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