Peerless, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peerless, Daniels County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peerless?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 49 days in the Daniels forecast zone and Daniels County — the most common reported hazard around Peerless, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days) and high winds (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Apr 2026 | Aug 8, 1997 · $95,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | May 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2025 | Mar 17, 1999 · $85,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2010 | Jan 19, 2010 · $40,000 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 Daniels forecast zone and Daniels County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Peerless?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 54 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 Peerless | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 54 mi southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 229 mi east | 36,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 241 mi southwest | 40,000 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 Peerless
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peerless, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 4, 1962, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 12, 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 Peerless'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.
Peerless radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peerless, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 54 miles southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 229 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peerless?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peerless the lowest scan from KGGW is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Peerless 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 Peerless, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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