Wiggins, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wiggins, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wiggins?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Morgan County forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Wiggins, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (71 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 71 | Feb 2026 | May 20, 2001 · $259,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Aug 2024 | Jul 29, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 14 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2021 | Aug 3, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2015 | Sep 15, 2013 · $31 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 Morgan County forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wiggins get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Wiggins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Morgan weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wiggins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 40 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Wiggins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 40 mi southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 75 mi north-northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 122 mi south | 13,100 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 Wiggins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 161 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wiggins, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 15, 1952, which passed about 21 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 370 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 30, 1989.
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 Wiggins'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.
Wiggins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wiggins, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 40 miles southwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wiggins?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wiggins the lowest scan from KFTG is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wiggins 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 Wiggins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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