Pony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pony, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 30 days in the Missouri Headwaters forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Pony, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (9 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | May 2026 | Jul 1, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2020 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 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 Missouri Headwaters forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 126 miles north. 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 Pony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 126 mi north | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 158 mi east | 19,900 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 Pony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Pony. The strongest was an F0 on June 29, 1992, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 21, 1976.
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 Pony'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.
Pony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 126 miles north. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 13,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pony 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 Pony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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