Richey, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richey, Dawson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County — the most common reported hazard around Richey, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (87 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $16,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Oct 2023 | Oct 11, 2008 · $7,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 29 | Dec 2025 | Oct 4, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Mar 10, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2018 | Jun 28, 2005 · $112,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2024 | — |
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 Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Richey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 82 miles west-northwest. 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 Richey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 201 mi east-northeast | 29,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 208 mi southwest | 31,300 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 Richey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richey, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 23, 1953, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 29, 2011, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 26, 1995.
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 Richey'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.
Richey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richey, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 82 miles west-northwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 201 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richey the lowest scan from KGGW is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Richey 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 Richey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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