Springview, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Springview, Keya Paha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Springview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Keya Paha forecast zone and Keya Paha County — the most common reported hazard around Springview, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (30 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2023 | Dec 19, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | Jun 2026 | Aug 5, 2021 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Dec 2025 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 17 | Dec 2023 | Nov 28, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2019 | Feb 19, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2007 | May 5, 2007 · $120,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Keya Paha forecast zone and Keya Paha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Springview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 73 miles southwest. 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 Springview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 73 mi southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 161 mi east-northeast | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 179 mi west-northwest | 24,200 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 Springview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Springview, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 30, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 342 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 30, 1976.
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 Springview'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.
Springview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Springview, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 73 miles southwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Springview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Springview the lowest scan from KLNX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Springview 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 Springview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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