Whitewater, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitewater, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitewater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Northern Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Whitewater, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | May 2026 | Jul 4, 2015 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 33 | Apr 2023 | May 23, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2026 | Mar 24, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2014 | Jul 3, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2008 | — |
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 Northern Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitewater get?
A normal year brings about 9.9 inches of snow to Whitewater, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitewater weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Whitewater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 60 miles 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 Whitewater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 60 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 195 mi west-southwest | 28,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 206 mi south-southwest | 30,800 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 Whitewater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitewater. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF1 on June 29, 2011, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 16, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 11, 2004.
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 Whitewater'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.
Whitewater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitewater, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 60 miles southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 195 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitewater?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitewater the lowest scan from KGGW is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whitewater 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 Whitewater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Malta, MT radar 30 mi
- Glasgow, MT radar 60 mi