Twin Hills Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Twin Hills Colony, Chouteau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Twin Hills 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 Twin Hills 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.
How much snow does Twin Hills Colony get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Twin Hills Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brady 27 Ene (The Knees) weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 1.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Twin Hills Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 41 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 Twin Hills Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 41 mi south-southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 152 mi west-southwest | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 189 mi southeast | 26,600 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 Twin Hills Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Twin Hills Colony. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 10, 1965, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 2, 1999, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 46 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 4, 2012.
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 Twin Hills 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.
Twin Hills Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Twin Hills Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 41 miles south-southwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Twin Hills Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Twin Hills Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Twin Hills 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 Twin Hills Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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