Bethune, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bethune, Kit Carson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bethune?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 192 days in the Kit Carson County forecast zone and Kit Carson County — the most common reported hazard around Bethune, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (121 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 192 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 121 | Mar 2026 | Apr 18, 2004 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Feb 2025 | Mar 24, 2017 · $203,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2024 | Aug 14, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 24 | Mar 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Apr 29, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Aug 15, 2008 · $150,000 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 Kit Carson County forecast zone and Kit Carson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bethune get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Bethune, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bethune?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 39 miles east. 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 Bethune | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 39 mi east | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 111 mi west-southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 118 mi west-northwest | 12,400 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 Bethune
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bethune, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 7, 1993, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 16, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 532 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on August 8, 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 Bethune'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.
Bethune radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bethune, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 39 miles east. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bethune?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bethune the lowest scan from KGLD is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bethune 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 Bethune, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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