Culbertson, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Culbertson, Roosevelt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Culbertson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Eastern Roosevelt forecast zone and Roosevelt County — the most common reported hazard around Culbertson, mostly in July and June. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (35 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2010 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 6, 2005 · 1 death |
| High winds | 28 | May 2026 | Apr 6, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 1998 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2016 | Jan 18, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
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 Eastern Roosevelt forecast zone and Roosevelt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Culbertson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 97 miles west. 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 Culbertson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 97 mi west | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 169 mi east | 22,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 200 mi east-southeast | 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 Culbertson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Culbertson, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on July 2, 1971, which passed about 23 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 9, 2016, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 2010.
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 Culbertson'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.
Culbertson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Culbertson, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 97 miles west. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 169 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Culbertson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Culbertson the lowest scan from KGGW is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Culbertson 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 Culbertson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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