Dietrich, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dietrich, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dietrich?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 23 days in the Shoshone/Lava Beds forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Dietrich, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (13 days) and wildfires (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 23 | Dec 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 · $8,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2022 | Aug 10, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Jun 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2017 | Feb 5, 2017 · $2.1 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Shoshone/Lava Beds forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dietrich get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Dietrich, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richfield weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.1 | 6.9 | 11.5 | 6.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dietrich?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 81 miles east. 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 Dietrich | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 81 mi east | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 147 mi southeast | 17,600 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 Dietrich
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dietrich, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and October. The strongest was an F2 on September 11, 1968, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 30, 2016, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 22, 2014.
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 Dietrich'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.
Dietrich radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dietrich, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 81 miles east. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dietrich?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dietrich the lowest scan from KSFX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dietrich 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 Dietrich, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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