Kevin, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kevin, Toole County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kevin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 96 days in the Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera forecast zone and Toole County — the most common reported hazard around Kevin, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | May 2026 | Jun 8, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2018 | Jul 4, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2018 | — |
| Blizzards | 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 Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera forecast zone and Toole County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kevin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 93 miles south-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 Kevin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 93 mi south-southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 150 mi southwest | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 248 mi east | 42,000 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 Kevin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kevin, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on May 7, 1982, which touched down about 11 miles north of town. The most recent was an F1 on June 6, 1994, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 56 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 6, 1967.
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 Kevin'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.
Kevin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kevin, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 93 miles south-southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Kevin?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Kevin the lowest scan from KTFX is about 8,600 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Kevin 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 Kevin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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