Silver Star, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Star, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Star?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 30 days in the Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Silver Star, mostly in August and July. Next come high winds (23 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | May 2026 | Jul 1, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2020 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Silver Star?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 124 miles 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 Silver Star | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 124 mi northwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 130 mi north-northeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 178 mi east | 24,000 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 Silver Star
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Silver Star since 1950.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 6, 2009.
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 Silver Star'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.
Silver Star radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Star, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 124 miles northwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Star?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Star the lowest scan from KMSX is about 13,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Silver Star 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 Silver Star, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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