Kit Carson, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kit Carson, Cheyenne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kit Carson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Cheyenne County forecast zone and Cheyenne County — the most common reported hazard around Kit Carson, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (102 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2025 · $175,000 damage |
| High winds | 102 | Mar 2026 | Apr 29, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Nov 2024 | Mar 24, 2017 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 19 | May 2025 | Apr 29, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 16 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2022 | May 27, 2007 · $75,000 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 Cheyenne County forecast zone and Cheyenne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kit Carson get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Kit Carson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kit Carson weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kit Carson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 72 miles 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 Kit Carson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 72 mi northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 78 mi west-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 117 mi northwest | 12,300 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 Kit Carson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kit Carson, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1975, which passed about 2 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 23, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 310 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 29, 1989.
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 Kit Carson'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.
Kit Carson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kit Carson, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 72 miles northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kit Carson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kit Carson the lowest scan from KGLD is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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