Chubbuck, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chubbuck, Bannock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chubbuck?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bannock County — the most common reported hazard around Chubbuck, mostly in August and May. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2025 | Sep 3, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Feb 5, 2017 · $450,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 23, 2022 · 1 death |
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 Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bannock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chubbuck get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Chubbuck, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pocatello 2 Ne weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 7.0 | 16.4 | 13.5 | 10.5 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chubbuck?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 17 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 Chubbuck | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 17 mi northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 115 mi south | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 194 mi west-northwest | 27,800 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 Chubbuck
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chubbuck, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 17, 1990, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2019, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 75 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 1, 2015.
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 Chubbuck'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.
Chubbuck radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chubbuck, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 17 miles northwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chubbuck?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chubbuck the lowest scan from KSFX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chubbuck 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 Chubbuck, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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