Pendroy, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pendroy, Teton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pendroy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 74 days in the Southern High Plains forecast zone and Teton County — the most common reported hazard around Pendroy, mostly in February and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 74 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2026 | Jun 5, 2000 · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jan 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | 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 Southern High Plains forecast zone and Teton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pendroy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 60 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 Pendroy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 60 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 232 mi southeast | 37,600 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 Pendroy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pendroy. The strongest was an F0 on June 5, 1963, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 29, 1986, which touched down about 6 miles west of town.
Hail: 84 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Pendroy'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.
Pendroy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pendroy, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 60 miles southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pendroy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pendroy the lowest scan from KTFX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pendroy 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 Pendroy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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