Hansen, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hansen, Twin Falls County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hansen?
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 Twin Falls County — the most common reported hazard around Hansen, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (26 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 | 26 | Dec 2025 | Jul 30, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2014 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2017 | Jun 1, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
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 Twin Falls County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hansen get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Hansen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Twin Falls 6 E weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 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 Hansen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 91 miles east-northeast. 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 Hansen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 91 mi east-northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 118 mi northwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 130 mi southeast | 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 Hansen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hansen, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and March. The strongest was an F2 on September 11, 1968, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 7, 2019, which touched down about 8 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 37 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 21, 1970.
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 Hansen'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.
Hansen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hansen, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 91 miles east-northeast. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hansen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hansen the lowest scan from KSFX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hansen 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 Hansen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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