Florissant, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Florissant, Teller County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Florissant?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 128 days in the Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft forecast zone and Teller County — the most common reported hazard around Florissant, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (62 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 128 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 62 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2001 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Aug 2022 | Jul 16, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Jul 2018 | Jul 1, 2002 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2006 | Jul 19, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | May 2015 | May 8, 2015 · $4,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Apr 2005 | Oct 25, 1997 · $100,000 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 Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft forecast zone and Teller County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Florissant get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Florissant, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Florissant Fossil Bed weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 7.3 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 11.7 | 9.4 | 3.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Florissant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 69 miles east-southeast. 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 Florissant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 69 mi east-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 70 mi northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 155 mi north | 19,100 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 Florissant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Florissant, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1979, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 30, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 265 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 19, 2018.
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 Florissant'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.
Florissant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Florissant, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 69 miles east-southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Florissant?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Florissant the lowest scan from KPUX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Florissant 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 Florissant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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