Shawmut, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shawmut, Wheatland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shawmut?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 61 days in the Southern Wheatland forecast zone and Wheatland County — the most common reported hazard around Shawmut, mostly in January and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 61 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2014 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2018 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Nov 2020 | — |
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 Wheatland forecast zone and Wheatland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Shawmut?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 55 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 Shawmut | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 55 mi southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 117 mi northwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 187 mi northeast | 26,000 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 Shawmut
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shawmut, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 20, 1964, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2010, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 14, 2006.
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 Shawmut'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.
Shawmut radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shawmut, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 55 miles southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shawmut?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shawmut the lowest scan from KBLX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shawmut 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 Shawmut, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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