Venango, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Venango, Perkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Venango?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Perkins forecast zone and Perkins County — the most common reported hazard around Venango, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Dec 2023 | Feb 3, 2012 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2019 | Aug 10, 1999 · $1.1 million damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Oct 2012 | Oct 18, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 2005 | Apr 10, 2005 · $2,000 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 Perkins forecast zone and Perkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Venango?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 98 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 Venango | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 98 mi south | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 112 mi northeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 147 mi west-northwest | 17,500 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 Venango
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Venango, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 15 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 578 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 17, 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 Venango'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.
Venango radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Venango, NE?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 98 miles south. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Venango?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Venango the lowest scan from KGLD is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Venango 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 Venango, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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