Clearmont, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clearmont, Sheridan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clearmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Sheridan Foothills forecast zone and Sheridan County — the most common reported hazard around Clearmont, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (33 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2019 | May 20, 2011 · $520,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2010 | Jul 11, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Sheridan Foothills forecast zone and Sheridan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clearmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 137 miles 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 Clearmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 137 mi northwest | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 151 mi southwest | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 179 mi east | 24,300 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 Clearmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clearmont. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 7, 1968, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 62 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 11, 2023.
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 Clearmont'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.
Clearmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clearmont, WY?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 137 miles northwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clearmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clearmont the lowest scan from KBLX is about 15,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clearmont 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 Clearmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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