Wisdom, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wisdom, Beaverhead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wisdom?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Northwest Beaverhead County forecast zone and Beaverhead County — the most common reported hazard around Wisdom, mostly in August and July. Next come wildfires (13 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | May 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 13 | Jun 2025 | Sep 1, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 · $100,000 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 Northwest Beaverhead County forecast zone and Beaverhead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wisdom?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 102 miles north-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 Wisdom | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 102 mi north-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 161 mi northeast | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 177 mi south-southeast | 23,800 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 Wisdom
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wisdom, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 14, 1962, which touched down about 15 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 20, 2018, which touched down near town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 12, 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 Wisdom'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.
Wisdom radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wisdom, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 102 miles north-northwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wisdom?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wisdom the lowest scan from KMSX is about 9,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wisdom 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 Wisdom, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.