North Platte, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Platte, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Platte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around North Platte, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2024 | Mar 24, 1996 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Sep 20, 2013 · $180,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2019 | Aug 21, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2024 | Nov 28, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Platte get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to North Platte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the North Platte Rgnl Ap weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover North Platte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 58 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 North Platte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 58 mi north | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 131 mi south-southwest | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 133 mi east-southeast | 15,000 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 North Platte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Platte, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 693 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 1996.
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 North Platte'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.
North Platte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Platte, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 58 miles north. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Platte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Platte the lowest scan from KLNX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Platte 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 North Platte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Grant, NE radar 54 mi
- Lexington, NE radar 58 mi
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