Colorado City, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Colorado City, Pueblo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Colorado City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 97 days in the Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet forecast zone and Pueblo County — the most common reported hazard around Colorado City, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 97 | Mar 2026 | Jun 6, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jul 2025 | Aug 30, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jul 2025 | May 20, 2001 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2024 | Aug 11, 1997 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2011 | Aug 10, 1997 · $160,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2018 | Oct 23, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet forecast zone and Pueblo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Colorado City get?
A normal year brings about 130 inches of snow to Colorado City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rye 1Sw weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (23.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 13.4 | 21.1 | 18.1 | 20.3 | 23.9 | 21.1 | 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 Colorado City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 51 miles 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 Colorado City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 51 mi northeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 129 mi north | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 196 mi east-northeast | 28,300 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 Colorado City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colorado City. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F1 on September 13, 1982, which touched down about 9 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2017, which touched down about 11 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 11, 1981.
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 Colorado City'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.
Colorado City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Colorado City, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 51 miles northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Colorado City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colorado City the lowest scan from KPUX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Colorado City 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 Colorado City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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