Council, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Council, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Council?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 22 days in the Upper Weiser River forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Council, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (6 days) and high winds (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Dec 2025 | Jun 28, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2019 | Apr 7, 2019 · $403,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2010 | — |
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 Weiser River forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Council?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 86 miles south. 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 Council | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 86 mi south | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 135 mi west-northwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 198 mi northeast | 28,800 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 Council
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Council, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on June 4, 2006, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 25, 2018.
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 Council'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.
Council radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Council, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 86 miles south. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Council?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Council the lowest scan from KCBX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Council 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 Council, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- McCall, ID radar 20 mi
- Cascade, ID radar 25 mi
- Weiser, ID radar 42 mi
- Payette, ID radar 51 mi
- Fruitland, ID radar 55 mi
- New Plymouth, ID radar 56 mi
- Emmett, ID radar 60 mi