Peyton, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peyton, El Paso County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peyton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 121 days in the Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft forecast zone and El Paso County — the most common reported hazard around Peyton, mostly in March and February. Next come flash flooding (114 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (81 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 121 | May 2026 | Apr 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 114 | Aug 2025 | Jun 21, 2005 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Aug 2025 | May 22, 2006 · $1.3 million damage |
| High winds | 76 | Mar 2026 | Dec 30, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 50 | Aug 2017 | Sep 2, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2023 | Sep 12, 2013 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 10 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | Jun 2013 | Jun 26, 2012 · 2 deaths · $400 million 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 Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft forecast zone and El Paso County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Peyton get?
A normal year brings about 102 inches of snow to Peyton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eastonville 2 Nnw weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (22.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | 10.9 | 11.3 | 11.5 | 9.9 | 19.0 | 22.2 | 6.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Peyton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 43 miles south-southeast. 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 Peyton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 43 mi south-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 52 mi north | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 147 mi north | 17,700 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 Peyton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peyton, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1979, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 5, 2023, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 1,396 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 129 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 Peyton'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.
Peyton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peyton, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 43 miles south-southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peyton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peyton the lowest scan from KPUX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Peyton 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 Peyton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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