Augusta, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Augusta, Lewis and Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Augusta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 74 days in the Southern High Plains forecast zone and Lewis and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Augusta, mostly in February and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 74 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Sep 2025 | Jun 20, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2024 | Jul 3, 2022 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2023 | Apr 9, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2026 | Jul 23, 2000 · $2.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2023 | — |
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 Southern High Plains forecast zone and Lewis and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Augusta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 47 miles east. 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 Augusta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 47 mi east | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 81 mi west-southwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 212 mi east-southeast | 32,300 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 Augusta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Augusta, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 2, 1966, which touched down about 4 miles east of town.
Hail: 49 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 30, 1966.
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 Augusta'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.
Augusta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Augusta, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 47 miles east. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Augusta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Augusta the lowest scan from KTFX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Augusta 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 Augusta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Choteau, MT radar 25 mi
- Great Falls, MT radar 51 mi
- Conrad, MT radar 52 mi