Jordan, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jordan, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jordan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Jordan, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | May 2026 | Aug 14, 2009 · $4.3 million damage |
| High winds | 84 | Apr 2026 | Apr 9, 2005 · $499,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | May 2016 | May 10, 2016 · $240,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | Sep 2020 | Jul 16, 2003 · $3.9 million 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 Garfield forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jordan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 63 miles north-northeast. 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 Jordan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 63 mi north-northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 130 mi southwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 210 mi west | 31,600 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 Jordan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jordan. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F0 on July 31, 2001, which passed about 10 miles west of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 7, 2003, which touched down about 9 miles east of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 9, 2000.
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 Jordan'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.
Jordan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jordan, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 63 miles north-northeast. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jordan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jordan the lowest scan from KGGW is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jordan 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 Jordan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Glasgow, MT radar 62 mi