Tryon, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tryon, McPherson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tryon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 49 days in the McPherson forecast zone and McPherson County — the most common reported hazard around Tryon, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (31 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2023 | Apr 29, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jul 23, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2015 | Aug 2, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2010 | Jun 12, 2010 · $90,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2, 2012 · $50,000 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 McPherson forecast zone and McPherson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tryon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 34 miles 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 Tryon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 34 mi northeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 156 mi south-southwest | 19,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 157 mi east-southeast | 19,500 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 Tryon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tryon, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on June 25, 2024, which passed about 16 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 3, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 355 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1999.
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 Tryon'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.
Tryon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tryon, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 34 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tryon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tryon the lowest scan from KLNX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tryon 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 Tryon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Sutherland, NE radar 29 mi
- North Platte, NE radar 32 mi
- Ogallala, NE radar 50 mi
- Gothenburg, NE radar 60 mi