Billings, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Billings, Christian County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Billings?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Christian forecast zone and Christian County — the most common reported hazard around Billings, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (88 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 88 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 37 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | Aug 1, 2001 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Mar 2024 | Apr 11, 2016 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2025 | Feb 20, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2019 | Nov 24, 1996 · $400,000 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 Christian forecast zone and Christian County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Billings get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Billings, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Billings 1Sw weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 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 Billings?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 15 miles 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 Billings | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 15 mi northeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 127 mi north-northwest | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 127 mi west-southwest | 14,000 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 Billings
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Billings, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 773 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on January 7, 2008.
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 Billings'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.
Billings radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Billings, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 15 miles northeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Billings?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Billings the lowest scan from KSGF is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Billings 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 Billings, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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