Parks, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parks, Dundy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Dundy forecast zone and Dundy County — the most common reported hazard around Parks, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Apr 24, 2008 · $76,000 damage |
| High winds | 59 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Mar 2025 | Apr 14, 2011 · $160,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | Jan 13, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2023 | Jul 23, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2024 | Jul 23, 2020 · $100,000 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 Dundy forecast zone and Dundy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parks get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Parks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Benkelman 1N weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Parks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 47 miles south. 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 Parks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 47 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 145 mi north-northeast | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 151 mi west | 18,300 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 Parks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parks, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1967, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 566 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 104 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 7, 1994.
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 Parks'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.
Parks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parks, NE?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 47 miles south. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parks the lowest scan from KGLD is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Parks 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 Parks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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