Granada, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Granada, Prowers County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Granada?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County forecast zone and Prowers County — the most common reported hazard around Granada, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (67 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2010 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 67 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2023 | Aug 28, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | May 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jun 2006 | Jun 15, 2006 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 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 Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County forecast zone and Prowers County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Granada get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Granada, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holly weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Granada?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 96 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 Granada | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 96 mi north-northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 105 mi west-northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 129 mi east | 14,300 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 Granada
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Granada, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2007, which passed about 11 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on June 23, 2023, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 305 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 28, 2003.
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 Granada'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.
Granada radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Granada, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 96 miles north-northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Granada?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Granada the lowest scan from KGLD is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Granada 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 Granada, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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