Bruneau, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bruneau, Owyhee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bruneau?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 36 days in the Upper Treasure Valley forecast zone and Owyhee County — the most common reported hazard around Bruneau, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 23 | May 2026 | Mar 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Oct 2015 | Jun 6, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 7 | Aug 2015 | Aug 25, 2008 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
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 Upper Treasure Valley forecast zone and Owyhee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bruneau?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 48 miles north-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 Bruneau | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 48 mi north-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 156 mi south-southwest | 19,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 158 mi east | 19,800 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 Bruneau
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bruneau. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF0 on May 27, 2023, which passed about 17 miles west-northwest 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 10, 2019.
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 Bruneau'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.
Bruneau radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bruneau, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 48 miles north-northwest. KLRX (Elko, NV) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bruneau?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bruneau the lowest scan from KCBX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bruneau 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 Bruneau, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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