Brandon, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brandon, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brandon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 40 days in the Eastern Kiowa County forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Brandon, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jun 2023 | May 26, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Oct 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Eastern Kiowa County forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brandon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 75 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 Brandon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 75 mi north-northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 94 mi west | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 143 mi east-southeast | 16,700 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 Brandon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brandon, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2007, which passed about 20 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 2, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 313 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 24, 2021.
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 Brandon'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.
Brandon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brandon, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 75 miles north-northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brandon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brandon the lowest scan from KGLD 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 Brandon 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 Brandon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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