Beulah Valley, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beulah Valley, Pueblo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beulah Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 167 days in the Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft forecast zone and Pueblo County — the most common reported hazard around Beulah Valley, mostly in March and February. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 167 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jul 2025 | Aug 30, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jul 2025 | May 20, 2001 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 45 | Nov 2024 | Apr 11, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2024 | Aug 11, 1997 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2011 | Aug 10, 1997 · $160,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Nov 2016 | Jul 6, 2005 · $5.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 1997 | — |
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 Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft forecast zone and Pueblo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beulah Valley get?
A normal year brings about 130 inches of snow to Beulah Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rye 1Sw weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (23.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 13.4 | 21.1 | 18.1 | 20.3 | 23.9 | 21.1 | 2.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Beulah Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 51 miles east-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 Beulah Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 51 mi east-northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 121 mi north | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 188 mi west-northwest | 26,200 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 Beulah Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beulah Valley, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 21, 1984, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2018, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 19, 2008.
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 Beulah Valley'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.
Beulah Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beulah Valley, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 51 miles east-northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beulah Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beulah Valley the lowest scan from KPUX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beulah Valley 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 Beulah Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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