Glenns Ferry, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glenns Ferry, Elmore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glenns Ferry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 36 days in the Upper Treasure Valley forecast zone and Elmore County — the most common reported hazard around Glenns Ferry, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | May 2026 | May 1, 2021 · 3 deaths |
| High winds | 23 | May 2026 | Mar 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Aug 2023 | Jul 22, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2015 | Aug 25, 2008 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2017 | May 7, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Aug 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 Upper Treasure Valley forecast zone and Elmore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Glenns Ferry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 60 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 Glenns Ferry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 60 mi northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 133 mi east | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 171 mi south-southwest | 22,500 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 Glenns Ferry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glenns Ferry. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 5, 1961, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2024, which touched down near town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 25, 1998.
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 Glenns Ferry'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.
Glenns Ferry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glenns Ferry, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 60 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glenns Ferry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glenns Ferry the lowest scan from KCBX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glenns Ferry 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 Glenns Ferry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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