Broomfield, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Broomfield, Broomfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Broomfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 104 days in the North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County forecast zone and Broomfield County — the most common reported hazard around Broomfield, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (92 days) and blizzards (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 104 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 92 | Dec 2025 | Dec 28, 1997 · $120,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2021 | Dec 20, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | Dec 18, 1998 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2012 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 1 | May 2015 | — |
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 North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County forecast zone and Broomfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Broomfield get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Broomfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Broomfield 1.1 Ne weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (16.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 8.4 | 11.9 | 9.0 | 12.4 | 16.3 | 8.1 | 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 Broomfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 29 miles east-southeast. 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 Broomfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 29 mi east-southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 84 mi north | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,600 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 Broomfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 186 tornadoes within 25 miles of Broomfield, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2008, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 14, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 1,289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 108 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 5, 1983.
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 Broomfield'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.
Broomfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Broomfield, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 29 miles east-southeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Broomfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Broomfield the lowest scan from KFTG is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Broomfield 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 Broomfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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