Vida, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vida, McCone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vida?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the McCone forecast zone and McCone County — the most common reported hazard around Vida, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (77 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Apr 2026 | Jul 20, 2001 · $2.1 million damage |
| High winds | 77 | May 2026 | Apr 9, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 14 | Apr 2026 | Jan 24, 2010 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2019 | Jun 6, 2005 · $172,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2011 | Jan 19, 2010 · $2,000 damage |
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 McCone forecast zone and McCone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Vida?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 58 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 Vida | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 201 mi southwest | 29,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 217 mi east-northeast | 33,500 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 Vida
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vida, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 26, 1954, which passed about 2 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 26, 1995, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 123 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 26, 1995.
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 Vida'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.
Vida radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vida, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 58 miles west-northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 201 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vida?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vida the lowest scan from KGGW is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vida 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 Vida, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Wolf Point, MT radar 19 mi
- Glasgow, MT radar 58 mi
- Sidney, MT radar 62 mi
- Glendive, MT radar 62 mi