Warm Spring Creek, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Warm Spring Creek, Fergus County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Warm Spring Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Snowy and Judith Mountains forecast zone and Fergus County — the most common reported hazard around Warm Spring Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (17 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2023 | May 19, 2011 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Snowy and Judith Mountains forecast zone and Fergus County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Warm Spring Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 97 miles south-southeast. 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 Warm Spring Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 100 mi west-northwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 142 mi east-northeast | 16,700 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 Warm Spring Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Warm Spring Creek, 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 9 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 28, 2005, which touched down about 9 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 26, 1996.
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 Warm Spring Creek'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.
Warm Spring Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Warm Spring Creek, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 97 miles south-southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Warm Spring Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Warm Spring Creek the lowest scan from KBLX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Warm Spring Creek 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 Warm Spring Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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