Birney, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Birney, Rosebud County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Birney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Southern Rosebud forecast zone and Rosebud County — the most common reported hazard around Birney, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Aug 2025 | Jul 9, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2013 | May 26, 2010 · $130,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2019 | May 21, 2011 · $225,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2024 | Aug 12, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2001 | Jul 5, 1998 · $10,000 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 Southern Rosebud forecast zone and Rosebud County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Birney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 107 miles west-northwest. 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 Birney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 190 mi south-southwest | 26,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 193 mi north | 27,500 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 Birney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Birney. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF1 on June 21, 2010, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2018, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 99 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 24, 2023.
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 Birney'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.
Birney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Birney, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 107 miles west-northwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 190 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Birney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Birney the lowest scan from KBLX is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Birney 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 Birney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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