West Havre, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Havre, Hill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Havre?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Hill County forecast zone and Hill County — the most common reported hazard around West Havre, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (26 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | May 2026 | Jun 20, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2025 | Apr 12, 2023 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | Jun 27, 1998 · $233,000 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 Hill County forecast zone and Hill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Havre get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to West Havre, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Havre City Co Ap weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 6.2 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover West Havre?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 107 miles 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 West Havre | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 107 mi southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 145 mi east | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 193 mi south-southeast | 27,600 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 West Havre
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Havre. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 1, 1962, which passed about 3 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 10, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 66 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 30, 1966.
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 West Havre'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.
West Havre radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Havre, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 107 miles southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Havre?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Havre the lowest scan from KTFX is about 10,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for West Havre 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 West Havre, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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