South Glastonbury, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Glastonbury, Park County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Glastonbury?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Paradise Valley forecast zone and Park County — the most common reported hazard around South Glastonbury, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 17 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | May 24, 2011 · $130,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Oct 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jul 2001 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jul 2013 | — |
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 Paradise Valley forecast zone and Park County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover South Glastonbury?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 113 miles east-northeast. 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 South Glastonbury | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 151 mi north | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 179 mi south-southwest | 24,200 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 South Glastonbury
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of South Glastonbury since 1950.
Hail: 23 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 10, 2017.
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 South Glastonbury'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.
South Glastonbury radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Glastonbury, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 113 miles east-northeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Glastonbury?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Glastonbury the lowest scan from KBLX is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Glastonbury 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 South Glastonbury, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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