Blackfoot, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blackfoot, Glacier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blackfoot?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 78 days in the Northern High Plains forecast zone and Glacier County — the most common reported hazard around Blackfoot, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 78 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2002 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2013 | — |
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 Northern High Plains forecast zone and Glacier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Blackfoot?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 103 miles 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 Blackfoot | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 103 mi southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 228 mi west-southwest | 36,400 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 Blackfoot
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Blackfoot. The strongest was an F1 on June 13, 2006, which passed about 11 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 44 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 13, 2006.
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 Blackfoot'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.
Blackfoot radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blackfoot, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 103 miles southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blackfoot?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blackfoot the lowest scan from KTFX is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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