Cheraw, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cheraw, Otero County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cheraw?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 65 days in the La Junta Vicinity/Otero County forecast zone and Otero County — the most common reported hazard around Cheraw, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Oct 2024 | Jun 12, 2016 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 64 | Mar 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2024 | Jun 26, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jul 2011 | Apr 1, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2007 | Sep 8, 2005 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2011 | — |
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 La Junta Vicinity/Otero County forecast zone and Otero County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cheraw get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Cheraw, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cheraw 1 N weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cheraw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 44 miles northwest. 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 Cheraw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 44 mi northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 129 mi north-northwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 131 mi northeast | 14,600 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 Cheraw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cheraw, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 20, 1953, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2022, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 256 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on October 11, 1997.
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 Cheraw'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.
Cheraw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cheraw, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 44 miles northwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cheraw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cheraw the lowest scan from KPUX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cheraw 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 Cheraw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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