Troy, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Troy, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Troy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 175 days in the Kootenai/Cabinet Region forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Troy, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (27 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 175 | Oct 2025 | Nov 18, 1996 · 1 death |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $610,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | May 2026 | Jul 21, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 · $31 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2024 | — |
| Avalanches | 2 | Feb 2014 | Feb 22, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Kootenai/Cabinet Region forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Troy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 97 miles west-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 Troy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 97 mi west-southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 132 mi southeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 220 mi east-southeast | 34,200 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 Troy
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Troy since 1950.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 26, 1993.
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 Troy'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.
Troy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Troy, MT?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 97 miles west-southwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Troy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Troy the lowest scan from KOTX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Troy 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 Troy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Libby, MT radar 16 mi
- Eureka, MT radar 48 mi