Limon, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Limon, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Limon?
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 Limon, 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 Limon get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Limon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Genoa weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Limon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 58 miles 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 Limon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 58 mi northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 106 mi east | 10,600 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 Limon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 149 tornadoes within 25 miles of Limon, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1990, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 13, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 442 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 74 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 23, 1996.
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 Limon'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.
Limon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Limon, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 58 miles northwest. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Limon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Limon the lowest scan from KFTG is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Limon 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 Limon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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