Valentine, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valentine, Cherry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valentine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 164 days in the Eastern Cherry forecast zone and Cherry County — the most common reported hazard around Valentine, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 164 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2023 | Apr 11, 2001 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Nov 1, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 15 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 2009 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Jul 26, 2001 · $39,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2010 | Jun 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2020 | Jun 12, 2010 · $140,000 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 Eastern Cherry forecast zone and Cherry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Valentine get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Valentine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Valentine #1 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.6 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 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 Valentine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 63 miles south. 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 Valentine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 63 mi south | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 143 mi northwest | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 198 mi east-northeast | 28,800 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 Valentine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valentine, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 2, 1953, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 277 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 18, 2012.
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 Valentine'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.
Valentine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valentine, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 63 miles south. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Valentine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Valentine the lowest scan from KLNX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Valentine 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 Valentine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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