Lame Deer, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lame Deer, Rosebud County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lame Deer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Southern Rosebud forecast zone and Rosebud County — the most common reported hazard around Lame Deer, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Aug 2025 | Jul 9, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2013 | May 26, 2010 · $130,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2019 | May 21, 2011 · $225,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2024 | Aug 12, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2001 | Jul 5, 1998 · $10,000 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 Southern Rosebud forecast zone and Rosebud County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lame Deer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 98 miles west. 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 Lame Deer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 98 mi west | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 179 mi north | 24,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 199 mi south-southwest | 29,000 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 Lame Deer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lame Deer. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF1 on June 7, 2018, which touched down about 7 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2006.
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 Lame Deer'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.
Lame Deer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lame Deer, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 98 miles west. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 179 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lame Deer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lame Deer the lowest scan from KBLX is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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