Hollister, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hollister, Twin Falls County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hollister?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 26 days in the Southern Twin Falls County forecast zone and Twin Falls County — the most common reported hazard around Hollister, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Nov 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Dec 2025 | Jul 30, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2014 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Feb 2017 | Feb 8, 2017 · $2.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2000 | — |
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 Southern Twin Falls County forecast zone and Twin Falls County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hollister?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 110 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 Hollister | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 115 mi northwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 133 mi east-southeast | 15,000 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 Hollister
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hollister. Most came in September and March. The strongest was an F1 on April 20, 1988, which touched down about 25 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 7, 2019, which touched down about 11 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 29 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 Hollister'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.
Hollister radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hollister, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 110 miles east-northeast. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hollister?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hollister the lowest scan from KSFX is about 11,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hollister 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 Hollister, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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