Kilby Butte Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kilby Butte Colony, Musselshell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kilby Butte Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Musselshell forecast zone and Musselshell County — the most common reported hazard around Kilby Butte Colony, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (73 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 73 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Jun 2024 | Aug 14, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2023 | Jul 3, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2025 | May 23, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Musselshell forecast zone and Musselshell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kilby Butte Colony get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Kilby Butte Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roundup weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2.8 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kilby Butte Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 45 miles south-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 Kilby Butte Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 45 mi south-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 145 mi north-northeast | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 158 mi west-northwest | 19,800 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 Kilby Butte Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kilby Butte Colony, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 4, 1986, which touched down about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2016, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Kilby Butte 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.
Kilby Butte Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kilby Butte Colony, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 45 miles south-southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kilby Butte Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kilby Butte Colony the lowest scan from KBLX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kilby Butte 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 Kilby Butte Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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