Hogeland, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hogeland, Blaine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hogeland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Northern Blaine County forecast zone and Blaine County — the most common reported hazard around Hogeland, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (16 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2024 | Apr 10, 2023 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2000 | — |
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 Northern Blaine County forecast zone and Blaine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hogeland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 103 miles east-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 Hogeland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 103 mi east-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 158 mi southwest | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 207 mi south | 31,100 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 Hogeland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Hogeland. The strongest was an F0 on June 20, 2005, which touched down about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 31 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 17, 1962.
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 Hogeland'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.
Hogeland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hogeland, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 103 miles east-southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hogeland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hogeland the lowest scan from KGGW is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hogeland 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 Hogeland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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