Yuma, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yuma, Yuma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yuma?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Yuma County forecast zone and Yuma County — the most common reported hazard around Yuma, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (83 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 188 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2011 · $21 million damage |
| High winds | 83 | Mar 2026 | Mar 22, 2009 · $65,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | May 2024 | Jun 4, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 24 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Aug 2024 | Aug 15, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | May 2026 | — |
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 Yuma County forecast zone and Yuma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yuma get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Yuma, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yuma weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 2.8 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 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 Yuma?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 75 miles 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 Yuma | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 75 mi southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 131 mi west-northwest | 14,600 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 Yuma
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yuma, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on August 8, 2023, which passed about 2 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 478 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 84 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 11, 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 Yuma'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.
Yuma radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yuma, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 75 miles southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yuma?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yuma the lowest scan from KGLD is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Yuma 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 Yuma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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