Acequia, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Acequia, Minidoka County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Acequia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 32 days in the Eastern Magic Valley forecast zone and Minidoka County — the most common reported hazard around Acequia, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $240,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2023 · $36,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2019 | Feb 4, 2017 · $6.1 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Eastern Magic Valley forecast zone and Minidoka County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Acequia get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Acequia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minidoka Dam weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.6 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Acequia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 55 miles east-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 Acequia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 55 mi east-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 114 mi south-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 145 mi west-northwest | 17,200 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 Acequia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Acequia, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F2 on September 11, 1968, which touched down about 16 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 2, 2019, which touched down about 4 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 27 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 24, 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 Acequia'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.
Acequia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Acequia, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 55 miles east-northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Acequia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Acequia the lowest scan from KSFX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Acequia 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 Acequia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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