Branson, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Branson, Las Animas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Branson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 37 days in the Eastern Las Animas County forecast zone and Las Animas County — the most common reported hazard around Branson, mostly in April and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 37 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | Jun 2025 | Oct 11, 1997 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2021 | Jul 25, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Dec 2011 | Apr 5, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 1996 | — |
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 Las Animas County forecast zone and Las Animas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Branson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 101 miles north. 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 Branson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 101 mi north | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 165 mi south | 21,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 173 mi southeast | 22,900 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 Branson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Branson. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF1 on June 6, 2014, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 30, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 18, 2015.
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 Branson'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.
Branson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Branson, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 101 miles north. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Branson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Branson the lowest scan from KPUX is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Branson 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 Branson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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