Hilldale Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hilldale Colony, Hill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hilldale Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Hill County forecast zone and Hill County — the most common reported hazard around Hilldale Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (26 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | May 2026 | Jun 20, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2025 | Apr 12, 2023 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | Jun 27, 1998 · $233,000 damage |
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 Hill County forecast zone and Hill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hilldale Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 119 miles 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 Hilldale Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 119 mi southwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 150 mi east-southeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 211 mi south-southeast | 32,000 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 Hilldale Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hilldale Colony. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 1, 1962, which passed about 21 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 16, 1993, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 51 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 30, 1966.
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 Hilldale 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.
Hilldale Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hilldale Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 119 miles southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hilldale Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hilldale Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 12,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hilldale 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 Hilldale Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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