Hooper, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hooper, Alamosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hooper?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 107 days in the Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft forecast zone and Alamosa County — the most common reported hazard around Hooper, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (54 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 107 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 54 | May 2026 | Dec 5, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 7 | Sep 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Mar 2011 | Jun 6, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2007 | Sep 6, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 1999 | Apr 30, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 1996 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Oct 1997 | Oct 24, 1997 · $50,000 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 Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft forecast zone and Alamosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hooper get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Hooper, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Center 4 Ssw weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 3.1 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 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 Hooper?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 105 miles east-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 Hooper | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 156 mi northwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 158 mi north-northeast | 19,800 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 Hooper
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hooper, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 10, 1955, which touched down about 20 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 22, 2014, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 22 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 16, 2008.
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 Hooper'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.
Hooper radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hooper, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 105 miles east-northeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hooper?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hooper the lowest scan from KPUX is about 10,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hooper 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 Hooper, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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