Fox Lake, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fox Lake, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fox Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Fox Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 47 | May 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $6,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Oct 2023 | Nov 1, 2000 · $435,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 23 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 20 | Aug 2025 | Mar 20, 1997 · $280,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2023 | Jul 1, 1997 · $269,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | 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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fox Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 99 miles west-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 Fox Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 181 mi east-northeast | 24,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 192 mi east-southeast | 27,400 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 Fox Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fox Lake, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 23, 1953, which passed about 7 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 29, 2011, which passed about 2 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 10, 2021.
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 Fox Lake'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.
Fox Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fox Lake, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 99 miles west-northwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fox Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fox Lake the lowest scan from KGGW is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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