Fort Carson, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Carson, El Paso County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Carson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 114 days in the Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft forecast zone and El Paso County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Carson, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (106 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (81 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 114 | Aug 2025 | Jun 21, 2005 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 106 | Mar 2026 | Jan 9, 2017 · 2 deaths · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Aug 2025 | May 22, 2006 · $1.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | May 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 50 | Aug 2017 | Sep 2, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2023 | Sep 12, 2013 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 11 | Apr 2018 | Apr 15, 2008 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · 3 deaths · $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 Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft forecast zone and El Paso County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Carson get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Fort Carson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colorado Springs Muni Ap weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fort Carson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 34 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 Fort Carson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 34 mi east-southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 77 mi north | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 170 mi east-northeast | 22,300 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 Fort Carson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Carson, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1979, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 1,104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 103 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 5, 2023.
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 Fort Carson'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.
Fort Carson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Carson, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 34 miles east-southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Carson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Carson the lowest scan from KPUX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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