Wiley, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wiley, Prowers County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wiley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County forecast zone and Prowers County — the most common reported hazard around Wiley, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (67 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2010 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 67 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2023 | Aug 28, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | May 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jun 2006 | Jun 15, 2006 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 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 Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County forecast zone and Prowers County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wiley get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Wiley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamar weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 3.6 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wiley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 82 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 Wiley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 100 mi north-northeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 150 mi northwest | 18,100 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 Wiley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wiley, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 17, 1971, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2023, which crossed near town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-inch hail on May 16, 1999.
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 Wiley'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.
Wiley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wiley, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 82 miles west-northwest. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wiley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wiley the lowest scan from KPUX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wiley 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 Wiley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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