Bloomington, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bloomington, Bear Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bloomington?
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 Bloomington, 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 Bloomington get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Bloomington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lifton Pumping Stn weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 4.1 | 7.2 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bloomington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 84 miles 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 Bloomington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 84 mi southwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 91 mi northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 161 mi east-northeast | 20,300 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 Bloomington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bloomington. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 30, 1982, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2013, which touched down about 5 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 18 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 Bloomington'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.
Bloomington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bloomington, ID?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 84 miles southwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bloomington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bloomington the lowest scan from KMTX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bloomington 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 Bloomington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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