Mullen, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mullen, Hooker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mullen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 54 days in the Hooker forecast zone and Hooker County — the most common reported hazard around Mullen, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Feb 2023 | Oct 24, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Aug 2025 | Aug 5, 2017 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 24 | Dec 2025 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jul 1997 | Jul 22, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 · $3,000 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 Hooker forecast zone and Hooker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mullen get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Mullen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mullen weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 5.2 | 7.7 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mullen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 25 miles east-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 Mullen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 25 mi east-southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 170 mi north-northwest | 22,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 180 mi southeast | 24,500 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 Mullen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mullen, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF3 on June 25, 2024, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 354 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 17, 2014.
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 Mullen'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.
Mullen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mullen, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 25 miles east-southeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 170 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mullen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mullen the lowest scan from KLNX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mullen 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 Mullen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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