Rushville, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rushville, Sheridan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rushville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Sheridan forecast zone and Sheridan County — the most common reported hazard around Rushville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2023 | Nov 6, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2026 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 15 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 2009 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2023 | Aug 3, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 · $1.0 million 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 Sheridan forecast zone and Sheridan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rushville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 99 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 Rushville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 99 mi north | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 162 mi southwest | 20,500 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 Rushville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rushville, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1993, which passed about 11 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 5, 2022, which touched down about 12 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 355 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 29, 1992.
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 Rushville'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.
Rushville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rushville, NE?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 99 miles north. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rushville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rushville the lowest scan from KUDX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rushville 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 Rushville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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