Hugo, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hugo, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hugo?
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 Hugo, 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 Hugo get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Hugo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hugo 1 Nw weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually March (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hugo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 60 miles southwest. 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 Hugo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 60 mi southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 73 mi northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| 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 Hugo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hugo, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1990, which passed about 12 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 9, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 464 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 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 Hugo'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.
Hugo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hugo, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 60 miles southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hugo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hugo the lowest scan from KPUX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hugo 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 Hugo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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