Sunnybrook Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunnybrook Colony, Chouteau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunnybrook Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone and Chouteau County — the most common reported hazard around Sunnybrook Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Jul 13, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2024 | May 7, 2024 · $194,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone and Chouteau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sunnybrook Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 57 miles south-southwest. 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 Sunnybrook Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 57 mi south-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 170 mi west-southwest | 22,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 188 mi south-southeast | 26,300 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 Sunnybrook Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunnybrook Colony. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 10, 1965, which touched down about 25 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 2, 1999, which touched down about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 42 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 23, 1992.
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 Sunnybrook 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.
Sunnybrook Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunnybrook Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 57 miles south-southwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 170 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sunnybrook Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sunnybrook Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sunnybrook 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 Sunnybrook Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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