Bellevue, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellevue, Blaine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellevue?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 34 days in the Wood River Foothills forecast zone and Blaine County — the most common reported hazard around Bellevue, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (21 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | May 2026 | Aug 3, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Dec 2025 | Feb 11, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Jun 2023 | May 1, 2017 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2021 | Jul 22, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2024 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 · $6,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 2 | Feb 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 Wood River Foothills forecast zone and Blaine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellevue get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Bellevue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Picabo weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.1 | 15.2 | 13.9 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 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 Bellevue?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 83 miles east-southeast. 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 Bellevue | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 99 mi west | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 178 mi south-southeast | 24,100 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 Bellevue
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellevue. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 21, 1987, which touched down about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on October 4, 2006, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 14, 1979.
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 Bellevue'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.
Bellevue radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellevue, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 83 miles east-southeast. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellevue?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellevue the lowest scan from KSFX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bellevue 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 Bellevue, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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