Milford Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milford Colony, Lewis and Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milford Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 74 days in the Southern High Plains forecast zone and Lewis and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Milford Colony, mostly in February and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 74 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Sep 2025 | Jun 20, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2024 | Jul 3, 2022 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2023 | Apr 9, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2026 | Jul 23, 2000 · $2.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2023 | — |
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 Southern High Plains forecast zone and Lewis and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Milford Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 40 miles east-northeast. 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 Milford Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 40 mi east-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 86 mi west-southwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 199 mi east-southeast | 29,000 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 Milford Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milford Colony, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 2, 1966, which touched down about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an F1 on June 1, 1977, which touched down about 22 miles east-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 2.50-inch hail on May 30, 1966.
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 Milford 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.
Milford Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milford Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 40 miles east-northeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milford Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milford Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milford 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 Milford Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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