Moorefield, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moorefield, Frontier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moorefield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Frontier forecast zone and Frontier County — the most common reported hazard around Moorefield, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | May 2026 | Jun 25, 1997 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2026 | Oct 11, 1997 · $46,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2024 | Dec 19, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2019 | May 28, 2007 · $330,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Apr 2018 | Nov 27, 2005 · $32,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2007 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Frontier forecast zone and Frontier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Moorefield get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Moorefield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Curtis weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Moorefield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 88 miles north. 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 Moorefield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 88 mi north | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 114 mi southwest | 11,800 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 Moorefield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moorefield, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on April 20, 2007, which passed about 6 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 503 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 29, 2000.
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 Moorefield'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.
Moorefield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moorefield, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 88 miles north. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moorefield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moorefield 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 Moorefield 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 Moorefield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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