Neihart, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Neihart, Cascade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Neihart?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains forecast zone and Cascade County — the most common reported hazard around Neihart, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (20 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | May 2026 | Jun 19, 2003 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Jun 19, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2023 | May 17, 2023 · 2 deaths · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | May 2024 | May 7, 2024 · $114,000 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 Little Belt and Highwood Mountains forecast zone and Cascade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Neihart?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 47 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 Neihart | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 47 mi northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 126 mi southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 153 mi west | 18,800 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 Neihart
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Neihart, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 10, 1965, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2022, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 5, 2002.
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 Neihart'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.
Neihart radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Neihart, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 47 miles northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Neihart?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Neihart the lowest scan from KTFX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Neihart 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 Neihart, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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