Loring Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Loring Colony, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Loring Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Northern Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Loring Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | May 2026 | Jul 4, 2015 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 33 | Apr 2023 | May 23, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2026 | Mar 24, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2014 | Jul 3, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 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 Northern Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Loring Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 74 miles east-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 Loring Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 182 mi west-southwest | 25,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 205 mi south | 30,500 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 Loring Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Loring Colony. The strongest was an F1 on July 4, 1991, which touched down about 11 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 44 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 4, 1991.
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 Loring 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.
Loring Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Loring Colony, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 74 miles east-southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 182 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Loring Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Loring Colony the lowest scan from KGGW is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Loring 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 Loring Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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