Malta, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Malta, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Malta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Central and Southeast Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Malta, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (66 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | May 2026 | Jul 4, 2015 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 66 | Apr 2026 | May 4, 2010 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | Apr 2023 | May 23, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 12 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2014 | Jul 3, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 19, 2010 · $4,000 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 Central and Southeast Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Malta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 58 miles east. 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 Malta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 58 mi east | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 174 mi west-southwest | 23,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 176 mi south-southwest | 23,700 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 Malta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Malta. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 4, 1991, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 31, 2014, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 25, 2005.
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 Malta'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.
Malta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Malta, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 58 miles east. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 174 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Malta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Malta the lowest scan from KGGW is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Malta 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 Malta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Glasgow, MT radar 58 mi