De Beque, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for De Beque, Mesa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits De Beque?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Debeque to Silt Corridor forecast zone and Mesa County — the most common reported hazard around De Beque, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Sep 2025 | Jul 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Sep 2025 | Aug 5, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Nov 2024 | — |
| High winds | 34 | May 2026 | Jun 17, 1998 · $500 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Aug 2023 | May 6, 2023 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 26 | Aug 2025 | May 25, 2014 · 3 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jun 24, 2023 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2016 | Jul 17, 2013 · $60,000 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 Debeque to Silt Corridor forecast zone and Mesa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does De Beque get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to De Beque, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Collbran 1Wsw weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover De Beque?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 17 miles south. 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 De Beque | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 17 mi south | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 198 mi east | 28,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 220 mi northeast | 34,300 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 De Beque
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of De Beque. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF1 on July 9, 2015, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 25, 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 De Beque'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.
De Beque radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to De Beque, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 17 miles south. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 198 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in De Beque?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over De Beque the lowest scan from KGJX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for De Beque 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 De Beque, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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