Ferdinand, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ferdinand, Idaho County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ferdinand?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Orofino/Grangeville Region forecast zone and Idaho County — the most common reported hazard around Ferdinand, mostly in December and February. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Feb 2025 | Feb 8, 2008 · $7.5 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Dec 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 · $140,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | May 2026 | Jul 24, 2024 · $475,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Sep 2025 | Apr 14, 2024 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2023 | Apr 9, 2019 · $6.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2020 | Aug 10, 2015 · 1 death · $8.5 million damage |
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 Orofino/Grangeville Region forecast zone and Idaho County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ferdinand get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Ferdinand, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cottonwood 2 Wsw weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 6.3 | 16.5 | 16.3 | 11.0 | 8.7 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ferdinand?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 121 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 Ferdinand | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 121 mi north-northwest | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 130 mi east-northeast | 14,400 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 Ferdinand
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ferdinand, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 8, 1962, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 7, 2010, which touched down about 2 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1975.
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 Ferdinand'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.
Ferdinand radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ferdinand, ID?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 121 miles north-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ferdinand?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ferdinand the lowest scan from KOTX is about 12,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Kamiah, ID radar 18 mi
- Grangeville, ID radar 20 mi
- Orofino, ID radar 24 mi
- Lapwai, ID radar 26 mi
- Lewiston, ID radar 33 mi
- Genesee, ID radar 38 mi
- Moscow, ID radar 49 mi