Rockport Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rockport Colony, Teton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rockport Colony?
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 Rockport Colony, 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 Rockport Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 66 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 Rockport Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 66 mi southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 100 mi southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 238 mi southeast | 39,300 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 Rockport Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Rockport Colony. The strongest was an F0 on June 29, 1986, which touched down about 3 miles east of town.
Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 1971.
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 Rockport 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.
Rockport Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rockport Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 66 miles southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rockport Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rockport Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rockport 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 Rockport Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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