Hebgen Lake Estates, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hebgen Lake Estates, Gallatin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hebgen Lake Estates?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains forecast zone and Gallatin County — the most common reported hazard around Hebgen Lake Estates, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Nov 2025 | Jul 3, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Apr 2026 | Mar 14, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | May 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 13 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2000 · $160,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Avalanches | 3 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2021 | — |
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 Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains forecast zone and Gallatin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hebgen Lake Estates get?
A normal year brings about 177 inches of snow to Hebgen Lake Estates, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hebgen Dam weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (45.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 20.9 | 45.2 | 43.8 | 33.7 | 20.6 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hebgen Lake Estates?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 137 miles south-southwest. 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 Hebgen Lake Estates | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 137 mi south-southwest | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 146 mi east-northeast | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 179 mi southeast | 24,300 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 Hebgen Lake Estates
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Hebgen Lake Estates since 1950.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 17, 2013.
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 Hebgen Lake Estates'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.
Hebgen Lake Estates radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hebgen Lake Estates, MT?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 137 miles south-southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hebgen Lake Estates?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hebgen Lake Estates the lowest scan from KSFX is about 15,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hebgen Lake Estates 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 Hebgen Lake Estates, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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