Broadus, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Broadus, Powder River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Broadus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Powder River forecast zone and Powder River County — the most common reported hazard around Broadus, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (65 days) and high winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jul 2025 | Jun 21, 2010 · $56,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2019 | May 23, 2011 · $120,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 1999 | — |
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 Powder River forecast zone and Powder River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Broadus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 156 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 Broadus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 156 mi southeast | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 157 mi west-northwest | 19,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 199 mi north-northwest | 29,100 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 Broadus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Broadus, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on April 25, 1964, which passed about 3 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2014, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 3, 1971.
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 Broadus'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.
Broadus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Broadus, MT?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 156 miles southeast. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 157 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Broadus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Broadus the lowest scan from KUDX is about 19,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Broadus 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 Broadus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.