Cut Bank, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cut Bank, Glacier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cut Bank?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 96 days in the Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera forecast zone and Glacier County — the most common reported hazard around Cut Bank, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2002 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2013 | — |
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 Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera forecast zone and Glacier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cut Bank?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 92 miles south-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 Cut Bank | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 92 mi south-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 134 mi southwest | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 253 mi west-southwest | 43,600 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 Cut Bank
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cut Bank. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 13, 2006, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 66 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 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 Cut Bank'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.
Cut Bank radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cut Bank, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 92 miles south-southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cut Bank?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cut Bank the lowest scan from KTFX is about 8,500 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Cut Bank 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 Cut Bank, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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