Colorado City, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Colorado City, Mitchell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Colorado City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County — the most common reported hazard around Colorado City, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2025 | Jun 30, 2020 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 48 | May 2026 | Mar 22, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2024 | Jun 8, 1997 · $120,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2019 | — |
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 Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Colorado City get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Colorado City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colorado City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually November (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Colorado City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 74 miles south-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 Colorado City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 74 mi south-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 84 mi west-southwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 94 mi east | 8,800 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 Colorado City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colorado City, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 24, 1968, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 1, 2022, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 401 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 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 Colorado City'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.
Colorado City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Colorado City, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 74 miles south-southeast. KMAF (Midland/Odessa, TX) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Colorado City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colorado City the lowest scan from KSJT is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Colorado City 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 Colorado City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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