Sargent, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sargent, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sargent?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Custer forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Sargent, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2003 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Mar 2024 | Jan 17, 1996 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2025 | Oct 12, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2024 | Nov 27, 2005 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | Mar 14, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2026 | Dec 19, 2024 · 1 death · $80,000 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 Custer forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sargent get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Sargent, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Taylor weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 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 Sargent?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 66 miles west-northwest. 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 Sargent | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 66 mi west-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 157 mi east | 19,600 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 Sargent
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sargent, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1953, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 23, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 574 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 86 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 29, 2022.
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 Sargent'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.
Sargent radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sargent, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 66 miles west-northwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sargent?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sargent the lowest scan from KLNX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sargent 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 Sargent, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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