Loma, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Loma, Chouteau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Loma?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone and Chouteau County — the most common reported hazard around Loma, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Jul 13, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2024 | May 7, 2024 · $194,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 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 Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone and Chouteau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Loma get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Loma, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Loma weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Loma?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 54 miles 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 Loma | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 54 mi southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 170 mi south-southeast | 22,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 175 mi west-southwest | 23,400 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 Loma
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Loma, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 5, 1988, which passed about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an F1 on June 19, 1998, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 23, 1992.
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 Loma'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.
Loma radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Loma, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 54 miles southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 170 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Loma?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Loma the lowest scan from KTFX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Loma 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 Loma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Fort Benton, MT radar 11 mi
- Great Falls, MT radar 49 mi
- Havre, MT radar 55 mi