Dupuyer, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dupuyer, Pondera County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dupuyer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 78 days in the Northern High Plains forecast zone and Pondera County — the most common reported hazard around Dupuyer, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (21 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 78 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Aug 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 · $500 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 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 Northern High Plains forecast zone and Pondera County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dupuyer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 71 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 Dupuyer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 71 mi southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 241 mi west | 40,200 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 Dupuyer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Dupuyer. The strongest was an F0 on June 29, 1986, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 54 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Dupuyer'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.
Dupuyer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dupuyer, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 71 miles southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dupuyer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dupuyer the lowest scan from KTFX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dupuyer 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 Dupuyer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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