Walsenburg, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walsenburg, Huerfano County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walsenburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 107 days in the Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft forecast zone and Huerfano County — the most common reported hazard around Walsenburg, mostly in February and March. Next come high winds (101 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 107 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 101 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2024 | Sep 6, 2019 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Mar 2009 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jul 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2006 | Jun 2, 2000 · $40,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Jul 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 Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft forecast zone and Huerfano County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walsenburg get?
A normal year brings about 92 inches of snow to Walsenburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walsenburg 1 Nw weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually March (17.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | 12.7 | 13.4 | 10.5 | 12.8 | 17.4 | 15.1 | 2.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Walsenburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 66 miles north-northeast. 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 Walsenburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 66 mi north-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 150 mi north | 18,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 205 mi northeast | 30,600 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 Walsenburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walsenburg. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on May 25, 1993, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 26, 2007.
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 Walsenburg'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.
Walsenburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walsenburg, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 66 miles north-northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walsenburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walsenburg the lowest scan from KPUX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walsenburg 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 Walsenburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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