Basalt, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Basalt, Bingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Basalt?
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 Basalt, 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 Basalt get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Basalt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blackfoot Fire Dept weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 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 Basalt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 30 miles west-southwest. 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 Basalt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 30 mi west-southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 143 mi south | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 187 mi east | 26,000 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 Basalt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Basalt, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on April 7, 1978, which touched down about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 2, 2019, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 37 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 13, 2001.
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 Basalt'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.
Basalt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Basalt, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 30 miles west-southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Basalt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Basalt the lowest scan from KSFX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Basalt 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 Basalt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Blackfoot, ID radar 12 mi
- Idaho Falls, ID radar 14 mi
- Ammon, ID radar 15 mi
- Iona, ID radar 19 mi
- Ucon, ID radar 22 mi
- Rigby, ID radar 28 mi
- Chubbuck, ID radar 31 mi
- Pocatello, ID radar 34 mi
- Rexburg, ID radar 40 mi