Sage Creek Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sage Creek Colony, Liberty County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sage Creek 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 Sage Creek 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.
Which radars cover Sage Creek Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 103 miles south. 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 Sage Creek Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 103 mi south | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 191 mi southwest | 27,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 205 mi east-southeast | 30,500 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 Sage Creek Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Sage Creek Colony. The strongest was an F0 on August 3, 1992, which touched down about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 14 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1957.
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 Sage Creek 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.
Sage Creek Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sage Creek Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 103 miles south. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 191 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sage Creek Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sage Creek Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sage Creek 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 Sage Creek Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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