Sutherland, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sutherland, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sutherland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Sutherland, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2024 | Mar 24, 1996 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Sep 20, 2013 · $180,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2019 | Aug 21, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2024 | Nov 28, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sutherland get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Sutherland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hershey 5 Sse weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 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 Sutherland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 62 miles north-northeast. 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 Sutherland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 62 mi north-northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 152 mi east-southeast | 18,500 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 Sutherland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sutherland, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 23, 2024, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 697 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 97 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 1996.
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 Sutherland'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.
Sutherland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sutherland, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 62 miles north-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sutherland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sutherland the lowest scan from KLNX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sutherland 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 Sutherland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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