Fountain, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fountain, El Paso County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fountain?
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 Fountain, 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 Fountain get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Fountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colorado Springs Muni Ap weather station 8.4 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 Fountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 31 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 Fountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 31 mi east-southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 76 mi north | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 167 mi east-northeast | 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 Fountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fountain, 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 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 26, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 1,078 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 Fountain'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.
Fountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fountain, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 31 miles east-southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fountain the lowest scan from KPUX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fountain 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 Fountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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