Bennington, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bennington, Bear Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bennington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 34 days in the Bear Lake Valley forecast zone and Bear Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Bennington, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | May 2026 | Jun 1, 2015 · 4 deaths · $3,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Feb 2025 | Nov 8, 2022 · $3,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2017 | Feb 5, 2017 · $808,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Jun 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $5,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jun 2018 | — |
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 Bear Lake Valley forecast zone and Bear Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bennington get?
A normal year brings about 91 inches of snow to Bennington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bern weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 9.2 | 20.6 | 23.3 | 19.0 | 9.2 | 4.9 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bennington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 85 miles 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 Bennington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 85 mi northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 97 mi southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 152 mi east-northeast | 18,500 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 Bennington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bennington. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on May 21, 1986, which touched down about 21 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2013, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 27 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 23, 2011.
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 Bennington'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.
Bennington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bennington, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 85 miles northwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bennington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bennington the lowest scan from KSFX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bennington 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 Bennington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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