Stapleton, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stapleton, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stapleton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Stapleton, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2023 | Dec 19, 2006 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jun 27, 2017 · $35,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2023 | Nov 27, 2005 · $35,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2021 | Mar 13, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2020 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Feb 2024 | Oct 4, 2011 · $6.0 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stapleton get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Stapleton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stapleton 5W weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Stapleton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 33 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 Stapleton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 33 mi north | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 135 mi southeast | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 159 mi south-southwest | 19,900 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 Stapleton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stapleton, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 3, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 393 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 14, 1985.
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 Stapleton'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.
Stapleton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stapleton, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 33 miles north. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stapleton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stapleton the lowest scan from KLNX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stapleton 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 Stapleton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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