Flat Willow Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flat Willow Colony, Musselshell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flat Willow Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Musselshell forecast zone and Musselshell County — the most common reported hazard around Flat Willow Colony, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (73 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 73 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Jun 2024 | Aug 14, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2023 | Jul 3, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2025 | May 23, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Musselshell forecast zone and Musselshell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Flat Willow Colony get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Flat Willow Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Flatwillow 4 Ene weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 3.8 | 8.8 | 10.4 | 9.0 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Flat Willow Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 60 miles south. 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 Flat Willow Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 60 mi south | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 134 mi northeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 145 mi west-northwest | 17,300 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 Flat Willow Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flat Willow Colony. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F0 on June 28, 2005, which touched down about 19 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2020, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 24, 2007.
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 Flat Willow Colony'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.
Flat Willow Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flat Willow Colony, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 60 miles south. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flat Willow Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flat Willow Colony the lowest scan from KBLX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Flat Willow Colony 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 Flat Willow Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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