Vona, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vona, Kit Carson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 192 days in the Kit Carson County forecast zone and Kit Carson County — the most common reported hazard around Vona, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (121 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 192 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 121 | Mar 2026 | Apr 18, 2004 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Feb 2025 | Mar 24, 2017 · $203,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2024 | Aug 14, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 24 | Mar 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Apr 29, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Aug 15, 2008 · $150,000 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 Kit Carson County forecast zone and Kit Carson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vona get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Vona, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seibert weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 2.4 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Vona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 56 miles east. 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 Vona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 56 mi east | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 97 mi southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 102 mi west-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Vona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vona, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 7, 1993, which passed about 15 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 16, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 446 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.83-inch hail on August 13, 2019.
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 Vona'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.
Vona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vona, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 56 miles east. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vona the lowest scan from KGLD is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vona 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 Vona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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