Peoria, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peoria, Arapahoe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peoria?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties forecast zone and Arapahoe County — the most common reported hazard around Peoria, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2023 | Jul 24, 2018 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Sep 2019 | Aug 16, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 23 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2013 · $3.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties forecast zone and Arapahoe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Peoria get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Peoria, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Byers 5 Ene weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Peoria?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 24 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 Peoria | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 24 mi west-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 83 mi south | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 109 mi north-northwest | 11,000 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 Peoria
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 212 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peoria, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 12, 1982, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 348 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 10, 2010.
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 Peoria'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.
Peoria radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peoria, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 24 miles west-northwest. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peoria?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peoria the lowest scan from KFTG is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Peoria 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 Peoria, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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