Eads, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eads, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eads?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 39 days in the Western Kiowa County forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Eads, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 39 | Mar 2025 | Oct 10, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jun 2023 | May 26, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2012 | May 23, 2012 · $50,000 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 Western Kiowa County forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eads get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Eads, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eads weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Eads?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 76 miles west. 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 Eads | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 76 mi west | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 84 mi northeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 131 mi northwest | 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 Eads
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eads, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 17, 1971, which passed about 9 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 23, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 281 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 29, 1989.
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 Eads'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.
Eads radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eads, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 76 miles west. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eads?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eads the lowest scan from KPUX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Eads 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 Eads, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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