Batavia, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Batavia, Flathead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Batavia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 175 days in the Kootenai/Cabinet Region forecast zone and Flathead County — the most common reported hazard around Batavia, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 175 | Oct 2025 | Nov 18, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | Jul 22, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $610,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 1997 · $543,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2022 | Nov 5, 2006 · $7.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2024 | — |
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 Kootenai/Cabinet Region forecast zone and Flathead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Batavia get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Batavia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kalispell Glacier Ap weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 8.0 | 15.9 | 13.9 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Batavia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 81 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 Batavia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 81 mi south-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 149 mi east-southeast | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 153 mi west-southwest | 18,700 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 Batavia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Batavia. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF0 on July 18, 2007, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 4, 2013, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 7, 2022.
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 Batavia'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.
Batavia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Batavia, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 81 miles south-southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Batavia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Batavia the lowest scan from KMSX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Batavia 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 Batavia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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