New Rockport Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Rockport Colony, Teton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Rockport Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton forecast zone and Teton County — the most common reported hazard around New Rockport Colony, mostly in June and August. Next come high winds (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2026 | Jun 5, 2000 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jan 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Sep 2000 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton forecast zone and Teton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Rockport Colony get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to New Rockport Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Choteau weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 6.6 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover New Rockport Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 41 miles southeast. 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 New Rockport Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 41 mi southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 213 mi southeast | 32,500 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 New Rockport Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Rockport Colony. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 2, 1964, which passed about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 29, 1986, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 13, 1991.
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 New Rockport 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.
New Rockport Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Rockport Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 41 miles southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Rockport Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Rockport Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Rockport 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 New Rockport Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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