Carbonate, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carbonate, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carbonate?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 273 days in the Flat Tops forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Carbonate, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (46 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 273 | Feb 2026 | Oct 25, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Sep 2025 | Jun 26, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Aug 2023 | Jul 23, 1997 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 31 | Aug 2024 | Jul 29, 2021 · $125 million damage |
| Wildfires | 29 | Dec 2025 | Jul 1, 2002 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2023 | May 21, 2023 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Avalanches | 6 | Feb 2020 | Feb 15, 2020 · 2 deaths |
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 Flat Tops forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Carbonate?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 66 miles southwest. 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 Carbonate | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 66 mi southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 148 mi east | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 165 mi northeast | 21,200 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 Carbonate
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Carbonate since 1950.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 1, 1984.
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 Carbonate'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.
Carbonate radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carbonate, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 66 miles southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carbonate?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carbonate the lowest scan from KGJX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carbonate 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 Carbonate, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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