Aberdeen, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aberdeen, Bingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aberdeen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bingham County — the most common reported hazard around Aberdeen, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and wildfires (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | May 2026 | Feb 14, 2000 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2021 · $310,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2019 | Feb 4, 2017 · $917,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2023 | Jun 12, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2014 | Aug 6, 2014 · $300,000 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 Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Aberdeen get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Aberdeen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aberdeen Exp Stn weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.0 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Aberdeen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 14 miles 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 Aberdeen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 14 mi northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 118 mi south | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 175 mi west-northwest | 23,400 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 Aberdeen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aberdeen, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 17, 1990, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2014, which passed about 8 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 1, 2015.
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 Aberdeen'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.
Aberdeen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aberdeen, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 14 miles northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aberdeen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aberdeen the lowest scan from KSFX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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