Highwood, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highwood, Chouteau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone and Chouteau County — the most common reported hazard around Highwood, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Jul 13, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2024 | May 7, 2024 · $194,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone and Chouteau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Highwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 30 miles west-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 Highwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 30 mi west-southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 156 mi west-southwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 158 mi southeast | 19,800 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 Highwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highwood. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 10, 1965, which touched down about 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 23, 2018, which touched down about 2 miles north of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 5, 2002.
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 Highwood'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.
Highwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highwood, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 30 miles west-southwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Highwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Highwood the lowest scan from KTFX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Highwood 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 Highwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Fort Benton, MT radar 17 mi
- Great Falls, MT radar 26 mi