Matheson, CO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Matheson, Elbert County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Matheson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 71 days in the North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County forecast zone and Elbert County — the most common reported hazard around Matheson, mostly in April and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and blizzards (27 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
High winds71Feb 2026Jan 19, 2009 · 2 deaths · $250,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds53May 2026Aug 13, 2024 · $30,000 damage
Blizzards27Mar 2025—
Heavy snow & winter storms23Nov 2024Oct 10, 2005 · 1 death
Flash flooding22Aug 2024Jun 11, 2023 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill8Jan 2026—
Lightning casualties & damage4May 2019Jun 22, 2014 · $5,000 damage
Flooding3Aug 2024Jun 22, 2023 · $60,000 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 North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County forecast zone and Elbert County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Matheson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 50 miles south-southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MathesonView
KPUX
Pueblo, CO		50 mi south-southwest3,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFTG
Denver/Boulder, CO		52 mi northwest3,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KGLD
Goodland, KS		123 mi east13,200 ftLimited — 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 Matheson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Matheson, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1990, which passed about 15 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 479 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 9, 2004.

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 Matheson'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.

Matheson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Matheson, CO?

KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 50 miles south-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Matheson?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Matheson the lowest scan from KPUX is about 3,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Matheson 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 Matheson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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