Iliff, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Iliff, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Iliff?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Logan County forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Iliff, mostly in June and August. Next come high winds (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2009 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 90 | Mar 2026 | May 20, 2001 · $303,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2024 | Jul 30, 1997 · $13 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2021 | Sep 16, 2013 · $5.8 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Feb 2026 | Mar 6, 2017 · $1.0 million 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 Logan County forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Iliff get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Iliff, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fleming 3Sw weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 4.4 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 7.4 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Iliff?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 95 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 Iliff | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 95 mi west-northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 103 mi southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 120 mi southeast | 12,800 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 Iliff
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Iliff, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 5, 2000, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 476 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 5, 2000.
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 Iliff'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.
Iliff radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Iliff, CO?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 95 miles west-northwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Iliff?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Iliff the lowest scan from KCYS is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Iliff 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 Iliff, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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