Brooks, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brooks, Fergus County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brooks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Fergus County below 4500ft forecast zone and Fergus County — the most common reported hazard around Brooks, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2023 | May 19, 2011 · $125,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Fergus County below 4500ft forecast zone and Fergus County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brooks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 94 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 Brooks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 147 mi east-northeast | 17,600 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 Brooks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brooks, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 14, 1999, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2012, which passed about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 26, 1996.
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 Brooks'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.
Brooks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brooks, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 94 miles west-northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brooks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brooks the lowest scan from KTFX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brooks 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 Brooks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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