Buhl, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buhl, Twin Falls County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buhl?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 36 days in the Western Magic Valley forecast zone and Twin Falls County — the most common reported hazard around Buhl, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| High winds | 30 | May 2026 | Mar 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Dec 2025 | Jul 30, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2014 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2017 | Jun 1, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2011 | — |
| 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 Western Magic Valley forecast zone and Twin Falls County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Buhl?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 97 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 Buhl | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 97 mi northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 150 mi southeast | 18,300 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 Buhl
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buhl, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 9, 1990, which touched down about 17 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 7, 2019, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 33 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 July 21, 1970.
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 Buhl'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.
Buhl radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buhl, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 97 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buhl?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buhl the lowest scan from KCBX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Buhl 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 Buhl, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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