Riverview Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riverview Colony, Liberty County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riverview Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 65 days in the Eastern Toole and Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County — the most common reported hazard around Riverview Colony, mostly in January and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | May 2026 | Aug 7, 1999 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 7, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 2003 | — |
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 Eastern Toole and Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Riverview Colony get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Riverview Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brady 27 Ene (The Knees) weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 1.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Riverview Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 53 miles south-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 Riverview Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 53 mi south-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 159 mi west-southwest | 19,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 197 mi southeast | 28,600 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 Riverview Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riverview Colony. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F0 on July 5, 1988, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 2, 1999, which touched down about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 40 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 23, 1992.
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 Riverview Colony'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.
Riverview Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riverview Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 53 miles south-southwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riverview Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riverview Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Riverview Colony 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 Riverview Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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