Wallace, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wallace, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wallace?
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 Wallace, 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 Wallace get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Wallace, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wallace 2W weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 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 Wallace?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 83 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 Wallace | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 83 mi north-northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 147 mi east-southeast | 17,600 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 Wallace
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wallace, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 29, 1956, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 539 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 21, 1998.
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 Wallace'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.
Wallace radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wallace, NE?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 83 miles north-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wallace?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wallace the lowest scan from KLNX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wallace 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 Wallace, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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