Fords Creek Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fords Creek Colony, Fergus County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fords Creek Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Fergus County below 4500ft forecast zone and Fergus County — the most common reported hazard around Fords Creek Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2023 | May 19, 2011 · $125,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 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 Fergus County below 4500ft forecast zone and Fergus County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fords Creek Colony get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Fords Creek Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grass Range weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 6.4 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fords Creek Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 89 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 Fords Creek Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 89 mi south | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 118 mi west-northwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 130 mi northeast | 14,400 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 Fords Creek Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fords Creek Colony, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 14, 1999, which passed about 22 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2020, which touched down about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 6, 2002.
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 Fords Creek 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.
Fords Creek Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fords Creek Colony, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 89 miles south. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fords Creek Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fords Creek Colony the lowest scan from KBLX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fords Creek 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 Fords Creek Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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