Kingsbury Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingsbury Colony, Pondera County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingsbury Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 78 days in the Northern High Plains forecast zone and Pondera County — the most common reported hazard around Kingsbury Colony, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (21 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 78 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Aug 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 · $500 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2013 | — |
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 High Plains forecast zone and Pondera County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kingsbury Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 77 miles 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 Kingsbury Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 77 mi southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 112 mi southwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 242 mi west | 40,300 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 Kingsbury Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingsbury Colony. The strongest was an F1 on June 13, 2006, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 62 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 1971.
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 Kingsbury 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.
Kingsbury Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingsbury Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 77 miles southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingsbury Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingsbury Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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