Pompeys Pillar, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pompeys Pillar, Yellowstone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pompeys Pillar?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Northeastern Yellowstone forecast zone and Yellowstone County — the most common reported hazard around Pompeys Pillar, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (16 days) and flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Aug 11, 2019 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2023 | Jun 20, 2010 · $2.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | May 21, 2011 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2009 | Jul 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 1998 | — |
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 Northeastern Yellowstone forecast zone and Yellowstone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pompeys Pillar get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Pompeys Pillar, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pompeys Pillar 15N weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 4.4 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 9.8 | 7.6 | 4.2 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pompeys Pillar?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 33 miles west-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 Pompeys Pillar | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 33 mi west-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 165 mi north-northeast | 21,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 192 mi west-northwest | 27,200 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 Pompeys Pillar
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pompeys Pillar, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 16, 1965, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2016, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 1996.
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 Pompeys Pillar'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.
Pompeys Pillar radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pompeys Pillar, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 33 miles west-southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pompeys Pillar?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pompeys Pillar the lowest scan from KBLX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pompeys Pillar 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 Pompeys Pillar, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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