Brandon, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brandon, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brandon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 30 days in the Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Brandon, mostly in August and July. Next come high winds (23 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | May 2026 | Jul 1, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2020 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brandon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 140 miles 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 Brandon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 140 mi northwest | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 142 mi north-northeast | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 165 mi south | 21,300 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 Brandon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Brandon. The strongest was an F0 on June 29, 1992, which touched down about 16 miles east of town.
Hail: 20 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 11, 2019.
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 Brandon'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.
Brandon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brandon, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 140 miles northwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brandon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brandon the lowest scan from KMSX is about 16,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brandon 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 Brandon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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