Martinsdale, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martinsdale, Meagher County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martinsdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 17 days in the Meagher County Valleys forecast zone and Meagher County — the most common reported hazard around Martinsdale, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (8 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 17 | May 2026 | Jul 3, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2019 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 1996 | — |
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 Meagher County Valleys forecast zone and Meagher County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Martinsdale get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Martinsdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Martinsdale 3 Nnw weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Martinsdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 86 miles northwest. 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 Martinsdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 86 mi northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 92 mi east-southeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 179 mi west-northwest | 24,200 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 Martinsdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martinsdale, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 10, 1965, which touched down about 24 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 27, 2019, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 8, 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 Martinsdale'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.
Martinsdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martinsdale, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 86 miles northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Martinsdale?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Martinsdale the lowest scan from KTFX is about 7,700 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Martinsdale 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 Martinsdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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