Fernwood, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fernwood, Benewah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fernwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 264 days in the Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone and Benewah County — the most common reported hazard around Fernwood, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (37 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 264 | Mar 2026 | Jan 15, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 37 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2023 · $24 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2018 | Mar 15, 2017 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2025 | Feb 2, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Jul 9, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Sep 2024 | Mar 30, 2012 · $768,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 4 | Mar 2026 | Jan 7, 2020 · 3 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone and Benewah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fernwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 70 miles 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 Fernwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 70 mi northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 113 mi east | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 153 mi southwest | 18,800 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 Fernwood
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Fernwood since 1950.
Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 4, 2012.
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 Fernwood'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.
Fernwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fernwood, ID?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 70 miles northwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fernwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fernwood the lowest scan from KOTX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fernwood 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 Fernwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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