Stratton, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stratton, Hitchcock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stratton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Hitchcock forecast zone and Hitchcock County — the most common reported hazard around Stratton, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Feb 2026 | Aug 7, 2015 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 54 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2022 · $7,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Mar 2025 | Apr 14, 2011 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 2023 · $252,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Dust storms | 9 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | — |
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 Hitchcock forecast zone and Hitchcock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stratton get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Stratton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stratton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Stratton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 60 miles south-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 Stratton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 129 mi north-northeast | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 147 mi east | 17,700 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 Stratton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stratton, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 15, 1990, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 602 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 107 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 1, 1990.
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 Stratton'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.
Stratton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stratton, NE?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 60 miles south-southwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stratton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stratton the lowest scan from KGLD is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stratton 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 Stratton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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