Emmett, ID Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Emmett, Gem County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Emmett?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Gem County — the most common reported hazard around Emmett, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (13 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (11 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	50	Jan 2024	Dec 7, 2013 · 1 death
High winds	13	Apr 2024	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	11	May 2026	May 17, 1996 · $5,000 damage
Flooding	8	May 2017	Jun 4, 2010 · $1.0 million damage
Wildfires	3	Oct 1997	—
Dust storms	2	Apr 2024	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	1	May 2002	—
Excessive heat	1	Sep 2022	Sep 6, 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 Treasure Valley forecast zone and Gem County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Emmett get?

A normal year brings about 7.4 inches of snow to Emmett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emmett 2 E weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.6 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.5	3.6	1.7	1.4	0.1	0.1	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 Emmett?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 29 miles south-southeast. 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 Emmett	View
KCBX Boise, ID	29 mi south-southeast	1,800 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KPDT Pendleton, OR	171 mi northwest	22,500 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSFX Pocatello, ID	198 mi east-southeast	28,700 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 Emmett

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emmett. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an F1 on July 1, 1983, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.

Hail: 40 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 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 Emmett'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.

Emmett radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Emmett, ID?

KCBX (Boise, ID), about 29 miles south-southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 171 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Emmett?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emmett the lowest scan from KCBX is about 1,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Emmett 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 Emmett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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