Clayton, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clayton, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clayton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 22 days in the Frank Church Wilderness forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Clayton, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | May 2026 | Jul 3, 2008 · $420,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Sep 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2023 | May 1, 2017 · $3.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Oct 2024 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2020 | — |
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 Frank Church Wilderness forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clayton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 107 miles west-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 Clayton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 116 mi southeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 193 mi north | 27,600 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 Clayton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Clayton. The strongest was an EF0 on April 24, 2008, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
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 Clayton'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.
Clayton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clayton, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 107 miles west-southwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clayton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clayton the lowest scan from KCBX is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clayton 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 Clayton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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