Fort Peck, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Peck, Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Peck?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 190 days in the Central and Southern Valley forecast zone and Valley County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Peck, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (102 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 190 | May 2026 | Aug 6, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 102 | May 2026 | Jun 26, 2012 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 61 | Jun 2023 | Aug 24, 2014 · $1.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2024 | Jun 7, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 18 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 19, 2010 · $15,000 damage |
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 Central and Southern Valley forecast zone and Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fort Peck?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 16 miles north-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 Fort Peck | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 16 mi north-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 180 mi southwest | 24,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 232 mi west | 37,700 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 Peck
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Peck. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF1 on June 16, 2010, which touched down about 17 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2020, which touched down about 11 miles north of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 20, 2001.
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 Peck'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 Peck radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Peck, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 16 miles north-northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 180 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Peck?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Peck the lowest scan from KGGW is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Peck 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 Peck, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Glasgow, MT radar 16 mi
- Wolf Point, MT radar 38 mi