Parker School, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parker School, Hill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parker School?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine forecast zone and Hill County — the most common reported hazard around Parker School, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | May 2026 | Jun 20, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2025 | Apr 12, 2023 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | Jun 27, 1998 · $233,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Sep 2025 | — |
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 Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine forecast zone and Hill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parker School get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Parker School, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warrick 2 Nw weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 9.5 | 11.3 | 12.9 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 2.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Parker School?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 94 miles southwest. 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 Parker School | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 94 mi southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 143 mi east | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 174 mi south-southeast | 23,100 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 Parker School
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parker School, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 5, 1988, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 10, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 13, 2024.
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 Parker School'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.
Parker School radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parker School, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 94 miles southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parker School?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parker School the lowest scan from KTFX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Parker School 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 Parker School, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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