Lakeview, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lakeview, Beaverhead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lakeview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains forecast zone and Beaverhead County — the most common reported hazard around Lakeview, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Apr 2026 | Mar 14, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | May 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 15 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Avalanches | 3 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 · $100,000 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 Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains forecast zone and Beaverhead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lakeview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 112 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 Lakeview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 112 mi south-southwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 178 mi east-northeast | 24,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 197 mi east-southeast | 28,500 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 Lakeview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Lakeview. The strongest was an F0 on July 6, 1993, which touched down about 5 miles north of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 17, 2013.
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 Lakeview'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.
Lakeview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lakeview, MT?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 112 miles south-southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 178 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lakeview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lakeview the lowest scan from KSFX is about 11,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lakeview 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 Lakeview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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