Arriba, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arriba, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arriba?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Arriba, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (71 days) and blizzards (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 71 | Feb 2026 | Jan 19, 2009 · 2 deaths · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 27 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Nov 2024 | Oct 10, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Jul 16, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2001 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Jan 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 · 1 death |
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 North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arriba get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Arriba, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Flagler 1S weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arriba?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 75 miles southwest. 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 Arriba | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 75 mi southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 84 mi east | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Arriba
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arriba, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1990, which passed about 22 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 9, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 436 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 27, 2018.
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 Arriba'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.
Arriba radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arriba, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 75 miles southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arriba?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arriba the lowest scan from KPUX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arriba 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 Arriba, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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