Downey, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Downey, Bannock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Downey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Marsh and Arbon Highlands forecast zone and Bannock County — the most common reported hazard around Downey, mostly in August and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2025 | Sep 3, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Feb 5, 2017 · $450,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | 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 Marsh and Arbon Highlands forecast zone and Bannock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Downey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 55 miles north-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 Downey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 55 mi north-northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 82 mi south-southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 190 mi east-northeast | 26,900 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 Downey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Downey. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 11, 1993, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 26 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 26, 2009.
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 Downey'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.
Downey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Downey, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 55 miles north-northwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Downey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Downey the lowest scan from KSFX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Downey 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 Downey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Preston, ID radar 26 mi
- Soda Springs, ID radar 32 mi
- Franklin, ID radar 33 mi
- Pocatello, ID radar 35 mi
- Chubbuck, ID radar 38 mi
- Montpelier, ID radar 43 mi
- American Falls, ID radar 45 mi
- Aberdeen, ID radar 51 mi
- Blackfoot, ID radar 54 mi