Morrill, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Morrill, Scotts Bluff County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Morrill?
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 Morrill, 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.
Which radars cover Morrill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 72 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 Morrill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 72 mi southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| 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 | 20,000 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 Morrill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morrill, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 27, 1955, which passed about 7 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 20, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 670 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 124 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 Morrill'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.
Morrill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Morrill, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 72 miles southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Morrill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morrill the lowest scan from KCYS is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Morrill 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 Morrill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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