Kim, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kim, Las Animas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kim?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 37 days in the Eastern Las Animas County forecast zone and Las Animas County — the most common reported hazard around Kim, mostly in April and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 37 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | Jun 2025 | Oct 11, 1997 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2021 | Jul 25, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Dec 2011 | Apr 5, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 1996 | — |
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 Eastern Las Animas County forecast zone and Las Animas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kim get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Kim, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kim 10Sse weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 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 Kim?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 95 miles north-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 Kim | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 95 mi north-northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 167 mi southeast | 21,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 172 mi north-northeast | 22,700 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 Kim
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kim, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF2 on May 31, 2010, which touched down about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 4, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 68 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on August 4, 2025.
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 Kim'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.
Kim radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kim, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 95 miles north-northwest. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kim?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kim the lowest scan from KPUX 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 Kim 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 Kim, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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