American Falls, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for American Falls, Power County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits American Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Power County — the most common reported hazard around American Falls, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and wildfires (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2021 · $310,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2024 | Aug 17, 2023 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2017 · $329,000 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 Power County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does American Falls get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to American Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the American Falls 6 Ne weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 3.0 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover American Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 24 miles north-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 American Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 24 mi north-northeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 107 mi south-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 177 mi west-northwest | 23,900 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 American Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of American Falls, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 17, 1990, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2014, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 49 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 American Falls'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.
American Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to American Falls, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 24 miles north-northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in American Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over American Falls the lowest scan from KSFX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for American Falls 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 American Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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