Spring Creek Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Creek Colony, Fergus County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Creek Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Fergus County below 4500ft forecast zone and Fergus County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Creek Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2023 | May 19, 2011 · $125,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Fergus County below 4500ft forecast zone and Fergus County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Spring Creek Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 85 miles west-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 Spring Creek Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 85 mi west-northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 102 mi south-southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 157 mi east-northeast | 19,600 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 Spring Creek Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Creek Colony, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 14, 1999, which passed about 11 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 27, 2019, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 2001.
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 Spring 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.
Spring Creek Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Creek Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 85 miles west-northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Creek Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Creek Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Spring 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 Spring Creek Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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