Las Animas, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Las Animas, Bent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Las Animas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 38 days in the Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County forecast zone and Bent County — the most common reported hazard around Las Animas, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 38 | Apr 2021 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jul 2024 | Aug 31, 1997 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2011 | Dec 1, 2007 · $60,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
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 Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County forecast zone and Bent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Las Animas get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Las Animas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Las Animas weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 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 Las Animas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 59 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 Las Animas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 59 mi west-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 122 mi northeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,900 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 Las Animas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Las Animas, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 17, 1971, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2023, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on October 11, 1997.
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 Las Animas'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.
Las Animas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Las Animas, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 59 miles west-northwest. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Las Animas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Las Animas the lowest scan from KPUX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Las Animas 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 Las Animas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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