Burley, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burley, Cassia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Eastern Magic Valley forecast zone and Cassia County — the most common reported hazard around Burley, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Jun 22, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2023 | Jul 29, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2023 · $36,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2015 | Jul 17, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2017 | Feb 4, 2017 · $5.2 million damage |
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 Eastern Magic Valley forecast zone and Cassia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Burley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 68 miles northeast. 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 Burley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 68 mi northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 112 mi southeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 140 mi west-northwest | 16,200 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 Burley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burley, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F2 on September 11, 1968, which touched down about 13 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 2, 2019, which touched down about 13 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 35 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 24, 2023.
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 Burley'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.
Burley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burley, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 68 miles northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burley the lowest scan from KSFX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burley 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 Burley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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