Fort Belknap Agency, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Belknap Agency, Blaine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Belknap Agency?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Northern Blaine County forecast zone and Blaine County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Belknap Agency, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (16 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2024 | Apr 10, 2023 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2000 | — |
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 Blaine County forecast zone and Blaine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fort Belknap Agency?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 96 miles east. 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 Fort Belknap Agency | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 96 mi east | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 142 mi west-southwest | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 178 mi south | 24,100 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 Fort Belknap Agency
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Belknap Agency. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF0 on August 26, 2022, which passed about 12 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 13, 2024.
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 Fort Belknap Agency'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.
Fort Belknap Agency radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Belknap Agency, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 96 miles east. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Belknap Agency?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Belknap Agency the lowest scan from KGGW is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Belknap Agency 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 Fort Belknap Agency, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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