Firth, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Firth, Bingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Firth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bingham County — the most common reported hazard around Firth, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and wildfires (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | May 2026 | Feb 14, 2000 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2021 · $310,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2019 | Feb 4, 2017 · $917,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2023 | Jun 12, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2014 | Aug 6, 2014 · $300,000 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 Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Bingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Firth get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Firth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blackfoot Fire Dept weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 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 Firth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 29 miles west-southwest. 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 Firth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 29 mi west-southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 142 mi south | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 187 mi east | 26,200 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 Firth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Firth, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on April 7, 1978, which touched down about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 2, 2019, which touched down about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 38 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 13, 2001.
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 Firth'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.
Firth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Firth, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 29 miles west-southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Firth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Firth the lowest scan from KSFX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Firth 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 Firth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Blackfoot, ID radar 11 mi
- Idaho Falls, ID radar 15 mi
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- Iona, ID radar 20 mi
- Ucon, ID radar 23 mi
- Rigby, ID radar 29 mi
- Chubbuck, ID radar 30 mi
- Pocatello, ID radar 33 mi
- Rexburg, ID radar 41 mi