Golden Valley Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golden Valley Colony, Golden Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golden Valley Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Golden Valley forecast zone and Golden Valley County — the most common reported hazard around Golden Valley Colony, mostly in February and March. Next come high winds (32 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 32 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | May 23, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| 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 Golden Valley forecast zone and Golden Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Golden Valley Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 42 miles southeast. 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 Golden Valley Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 42 mi southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 130 mi northwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 183 mi northeast | 25,200 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 Golden Valley Colony
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Golden Valley Colony since 1950.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 14, 2006.
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 Golden Valley 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.
Golden Valley Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golden Valley Colony, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 42 miles southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Golden Valley Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Golden Valley Colony the lowest scan from KBLX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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