Avondale, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avondale, Pueblo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avondale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 97 days in the Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet forecast zone and Pueblo County — the most common reported hazard around Avondale, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 97 | Mar 2026 | Jun 6, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jul 2025 | Aug 30, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jul 2025 | May 20, 2001 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2024 | Aug 11, 1997 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2011 | Aug 10, 1997 · $160,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2018 | Oct 23, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet forecast zone and Pueblo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Avondale get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Avondale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pueblo Mem Ap weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Avondale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 18 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 Avondale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 18 mi north-northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 108 mi north | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 163 mi east-northeast | 20,700 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 Avondale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avondale, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on October 20, 1953, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 26, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 325 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 13, 2023.
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 Avondale'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.
Avondale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avondale, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 18 miles north-northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Avondale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Avondale the lowest scan from KPUX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Avondale 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 Avondale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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