Whitehall, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitehall, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitehall?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 11 days in the Missouri Headwaters forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Whitehall, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (9 days) and high winds (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Sep 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | 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 Missouri Headwaters forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Whitehall?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 115 miles north-northeast. 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 Whitehall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 115 mi north-northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 121 mi northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 168 mi east | 21,800 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 Whitehall
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Whitehall.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 6, 2009.
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 Whitehall'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.
Whitehall radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitehall, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 115 miles north-northeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitehall?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitehall the lowest scan from KTFX is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Whitehall 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 Whitehall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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