Ekalaka, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ekalaka, Carter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ekalaka?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Carter forecast zone and Carter County — the most common reported hazard around Ekalaka, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (65 days) and high winds (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2000 · $3,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 58 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 22 | Dec 2022 | Mar 29, 2009 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | May 20, 2011 · $320,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2000 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 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 Carter forecast zone and Carter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ekalaka get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Ekalaka, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ekalaka weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 5.3 | 2.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ekalaka?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 148 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 Ekalaka | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 148 mi southeast | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 188 mi north-northwest | 26,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 191 mi east-northeast | 27,000 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 Ekalaka
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ekalaka. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 26, 1954, which touched down about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2016, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 9, 2016.
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 Ekalaka'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.
Ekalaka radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ekalaka, MT?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 148 miles southeast. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 188 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ekalaka?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ekalaka the lowest scan from KUDX is about 17,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ekalaka 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 Ekalaka, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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