Holly, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holly, Prowers County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holly?
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 Holly, 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 Holly get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Holly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holly weather station in town. 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 Holly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 93 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 Holly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 93 mi north-northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 119 mi east | 12,600 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 Holly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holly, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2007, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 3, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 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 Holly'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.
Holly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holly, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 93 miles north-northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holly the lowest scan from KGLD is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Holly 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 Holly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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