Fallon, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fallon, Prairie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fallon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County — the most common reported hazard around Fallon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Aug 2025 | Jun 6, 2005 · $145,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Dec 2025 | May 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2026 | Apr 9, 2005 · $56,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Dec 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2019 | Jul 1, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2024 | — |
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 Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fallon get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Fallon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Terry weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fallon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 118 miles 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 Fallon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 118 mi northwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 179 mi west-southwest | 24,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 207 mi east | 30,900 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 Fallon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fallon, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 18, 1962, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 23, 2018, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 3, 1969.
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 Fallon'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.
Fallon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fallon, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 118 miles northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 179 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fallon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fallon the lowest scan from KGGW is about 12,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fallon 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 Fallon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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