Gooding, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gooding, Gooding County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gooding?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 36 days in the Western Magic Valley forecast zone and Gooding County — the most common reported hazard around Gooding, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| High winds | 30 | May 2026 | Mar 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | May 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2022 | Jun 1, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Jun 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 · 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 Western Magic Valley forecast zone and Gooding County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gooding?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 86 miles west-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 Gooding | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 103 mi east | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 164 mi southeast | 21,000 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 Gooding
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gooding, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 9, 1990, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 30, 2016, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 6, 2009.
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 Gooding'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.
Gooding radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gooding, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 86 miles west-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gooding?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gooding the lowest scan from KCBX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gooding 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 Gooding, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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