Arapahoe, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arapahoe, Cheyenne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arapahoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Cheyenne County forecast zone and Cheyenne County — the most common reported hazard around Arapahoe, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (102 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2025 · $175,000 damage |
| High winds | 102 | Mar 2026 | Apr 29, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Nov 2024 | Mar 24, 2017 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 19 | May 2025 | Apr 29, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 16 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2022 | May 27, 2007 · $75,000 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 Cheyenne County forecast zone and Cheyenne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arapahoe get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Arapahoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arapahoe weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arapahoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 44 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 Arapahoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 44 mi northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 111 mi west-southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 142 mi east-southeast | 16,600 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 Arapahoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arapahoe, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 20, 1958, which passed about 13 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 16, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 396 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 18, 2011.
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 Arapahoe'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.
Arapahoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arapahoe, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 44 miles northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arapahoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arapahoe the lowest scan from KGLD is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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