Hilger, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hilger, Fergus County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hilger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Fergus County below 4500ft forecast zone and Fergus County — the most common reported hazard around Hilger, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2023 | May 19, 2011 · $125,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Fergus County below 4500ft forecast zone and Fergus County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hilger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 96 miles west. 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 Hilger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 96 mi west | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,800 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 Hilger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hilger, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 14, 1999, which passed about 12 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 28, 2005, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 26, 1996.
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 Hilger'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.
Hilger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hilger, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 96 miles west. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hilger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hilger the lowest scan from KTFX is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hilger 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 Hilger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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