Craig, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Craig, Moffat County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Craig?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 117 days in the Central Yampa River Basin forecast zone and Moffat County — the most common reported hazard around Craig, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (63 days) and high winds (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 117 | Nov 2024 | Oct 20, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 63 | Sep 2025 | Jul 16, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 51 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2024 · $33,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2025 | Jun 6, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Aug 2023 | Jul 6, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2024 | Sep 17, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 4 | Aug 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 · $2,000 damage |
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 Central Yampa River Basin forecast zone and Moffat County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Craig?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 106 miles south-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 Craig | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 106 mi south-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 150 mi east-northeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 167 mi east-southeast | 21,600 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 Craig
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Craig. The strongest was an F0 on August 20, 1986, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on April 22, 1992.
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 Craig'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.
Craig radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Craig, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 106 miles south-southwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Craig?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Craig the lowest scan from KGJX is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Craig 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 Craig, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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