Broadview, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Broadview, Yellowstone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Broadview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Southwestern Yellowstone forecast zone and Yellowstone County — the most common reported hazard around Broadview, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Aug 11, 2019 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2023 | Jun 20, 2010 · $2.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | May 21, 2011 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2009 | Jul 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 1998 | — |
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 Southwestern Yellowstone forecast zone and Yellowstone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Broadview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 21 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 Broadview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 21 mi southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 151 mi northwest | 18,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 180 mi northeast | 24,500 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 Broadview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Broadview. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F0 on August 11, 2005, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2011, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Broadview'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.
Broadview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Broadview, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 21 miles southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Broadview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Broadview the lowest scan from KBLX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Broadview 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 Broadview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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