Franktown, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Franktown, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Franktown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 100 days in the Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Franktown, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 100 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2024 | Jul 7, 2006 · $13 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Jul 8, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jun 2019 | May 7, 2017 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | May 2024 | Nov 23, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 18 | Mar 2025 | Mar 17, 2003 · $16 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2023 | May 12, 2023 · $35,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Franktown get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Franktown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elizabeth 2Nw weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (14.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | 7.4 | 12.0 | 7.9 | 10.2 | 10.9 | 14.6 | 2.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Franktown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 29 miles north-northeast. 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 Franktown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 29 mi north-northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 122 mi north | 13,000 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 Franktown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 167 tornadoes within 25 miles of Franktown, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 8, 1986, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 14, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 1,067 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 87 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 10, 2004.
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 Franktown'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.
Franktown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Franktown, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 29 miles north-northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Franktown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Franktown the lowest scan from KFTG is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Franktown 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 Franktown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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