Republican City, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Republican City, Harlan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Republican City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 48 days in the Harlan forecast zone and Harlan County — the most common reported hazard around Republican City, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Dec 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jun 14, 2014 · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jun 4, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2021 | Aug 22, 2021 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 29, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Harlan forecast zone and Harlan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Republican City get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Republican City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harlan Co Lake weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 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 Republican City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 44 miles east-northeast. 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 Republican City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 141 mi west-southwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 147 mi north-northwest | 17,500 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 Republican City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Republican City, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 502 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 1980.
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 Republican City'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.
Republican City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Republican City, NE?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 44 miles east-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Republican City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Republican City the lowest scan from KUEX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Republican City 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 Republican City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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