Genoa, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Genoa, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Genoa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Genoa, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (71 days) and blizzards (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 71 | Feb 2026 | Jan 19, 2009 · 2 deaths · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 27 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Nov 2024 | Oct 10, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Jul 16, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2001 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Jan 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 · 1 death |
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 North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Genoa get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Genoa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Genoa weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually April (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Genoa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 66 miles west-northwest. 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 Genoa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 66 mi west-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 96 mi east | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Genoa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Genoa, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1990, which passed about 10 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 434 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 71 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 2, 2005.
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 Genoa'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.
Genoa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Genoa, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 66 miles west-northwest. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Genoa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Genoa the lowest scan from KFTG is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Genoa 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 Genoa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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