Miles City, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Miles City, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Miles City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Custer forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Miles City, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and high winds (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Aug 2025 | Jul 6, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 49 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | May 2023 | Jul 4, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2025 | May 20, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | — |
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 Custer forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Miles City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 130 miles north-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 Miles City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 130 mi north-northwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 138 mi west-southwest | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 215 mi southeast | 33,000 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 Miles City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Miles City, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 25, 1975, which touched down about 14 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 8, 2013, which touched down about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 26, 1995.
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 Miles City'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.
Miles City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Miles City, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 130 miles north-northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Miles City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Miles City the lowest scan from KGGW is about 14,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Miles City 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 Miles City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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