Bancroft, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bancroft, Caribou County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bancroft?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 33 days in the Blackfoot Mountains forecast zone and Caribou County — the most common reported hazard around Bancroft, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (16 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Apr 2026 | Jan 9, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | May 2026 | May 13, 2026 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Apr 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 · $1.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2022 | Sep 22, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2004 | Aug 21, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Blackfoot Mountains forecast zone and Caribou County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bancroft?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 49 miles west-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 Bancroft | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 49 mi west-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 174 mi east | 23,200 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 Bancroft
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bancroft. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 11, 1993, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 23, 2023, which touched down about 10 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 7, 2025.
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 Bancroft'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.
Bancroft radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bancroft, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 49 miles west-northwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bancroft?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bancroft the lowest scan from KSFX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bancroft 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 Bancroft, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Pocatello, ID radar 31 mi
- Chubbuck, ID radar 32 mi
- Blackfoot, ID radar 40 mi
- Montpelier, ID radar 40 mi
- Malad City, ID radar 41 mi
- Preston, ID radar 43 mi
- Shelley, ID radar 47 mi
- Franklin, ID radar 49 mi
- American Falls, ID radar 49 mi